- Persistence of COVID-19
- Supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory changes affecting electric utilities
- Inflation
- Congestion of local administrations and delays in licensing for PV power stations
Solaria Energía y Medioambiente, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Solaria Energía y Medioambiente, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 315 tCO2e (Scopes 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 254.41 tCO2e; Scope 2: 60.58 tCO2e; Scope 3: 28.14 tCO2e. 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
315 tCO2e (Scopes 1+2)
2021
Renewable Energy
90% (electricity in offices and Spanish power stations)
of total energy
Water Usage
440 m3
2021
Waste
Estimates provided per MW generated at construction stage (concrete 0.08t, bricks 0.02t, metals 0.10t, wood 0.10t, glass 0.0031t, plastic 0.012t, paper 0.025t)
2021
Energy Use
4.3K MWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 254.41 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 60.58 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 28.14 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 216,000 tons of CO2 emissions through renewable energy generation (862.53 GWh)
- 78% reduction in emissions intensity from generation of PV energy (tn/GWh) since 2019
- Replaced electricity with renewable energy in all Spanish installations from January 1, 2021, and in Italian installations from January 1, 2022.
- Implemented a hybrid-fleet plan to gradually replace diesel vehicles with hybrid and/or electric vehicles.
- Offset CO2 emissions through reforestation projects in Uruguay and Spain.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 14% reduction of emissions by year-end 2021 to reach carbon neutrality (already achieved according to the report)
- Renewable energy plan for Italian and Portuguese installations
📅 Medium-term
- Increase women in workforce to 25%
🔭 Long-term
- 18 GW of installed capacity by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmentPeopleCommunitiesGovernance