- Failure to achieve business growth objectives
- Ineffective development of innovative solutions
- Operational disruptions and incidents
- Loss of stakeholder commitment
- Negative reputational impact
- Inability to manage emerging trends
- Failure to meet financial targets
Colbún S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Colbún S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 2.9M tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 8.2K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 43.9K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.2M tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
2.9M m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
2.2K tons/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.9M tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.2K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 43.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.2M tCO2e/year (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 20% (target -40% by 2030)
- Reduced operational water footprint by 37% (target -45% by 2030)
- Increased ash reuse to 81% (target 98% by 2025)
- Various biodiversity initiatives including forest restoration and conservation
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce freshwater withdrawal intensity by 40% by 2025
- Achieve 98% ash valorization at Central Santa María by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
- Reduce operational water footprint by 45% by 2030
- Increase women in total workforce to 30% by 2030
- Increase women in leadership positions to 25% by 2030
- Build 4,000 MW of renewable energy projects
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon FootprintWater FootprintWaste FootprintStakeholder Equity & SafetyBiodiversityGender EquitySafetyCommunity EngagementGovernance