- Strain on networks due to the transport of rising, volatile feed-in from renewable generation.
- Increasing competition in the end customer market.
- Rising demand for digitalisation and smart technologies.
- Increase in water consumption due to demographic changes and growing number of weather-related peak periods.
- Ban on spreading of sewage sludge and stricter EU requirements for the separation and recycling of household waste.
- Damages caused by extreme weather events represent a threat to supply security.
- Shortage of skilled workers.
EVN AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-10 to 2023-09 reporting, EVN AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 920.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 1178302 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 1134342 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 7531907 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 920.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2M tCO2e/year (location-based); 1134342 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 7.5M tCO2e/year. 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
920.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 1178302 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 1134342 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 7531907 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2022-10 to 2023-09
Renewable Energy
77.0% (energy generation)
of total energy
Water Usage
179.9 m m³/year (withdrawn); 179.9 m m³/year (discharged)
2022-10 to 2023-09
Waste
336.7K tons/year
2022-10 to 2023-09
Energy Use
4.8K GWh/year (energy generation); 269461 MWh/year (own consumption)
2022-10 to 2023-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-10 to 2023-09)
| 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). | 920.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2M tCO2e/year (location-based); 1134342 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.5M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-10 to 2023-09 | 920.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 1178302 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 location-based); 1134342 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); 7531907 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of the latest biomass heating plant in Krems, saving approximately 25,000 t of CO₂ each year.
- EVN Wasser became completely carbon-neutral (certified by TÜV SÜD).
- kabelplus achieved CO₂-neutrality (retroactively beginning with the 2020/21 financial year).
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions by 18.0% compared to the previous year (920,797 t CO₂e in 2022/23).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Expand wind power capacity to 770 MW and photovoltaics to 300 MWp by 2030.
- Complete construction of the new transport pipeline from Krems to Zwettl by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality for other Group companies.
- Increase EVN Wasser’s electricity self-supply to 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with Science Based Targets initiative by 2034.
- Develop a transition plan to meet the 1.5°C goal.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionSupply securityCustomer orientationInnovation and digitalisationAttractive employerEnvironmental protectionStakeholder dialogueSustainable increase in corporate value