- Global macroeconomic context with low or negative growth forecasts.
- Geopolitical uncertainties (war in Ukraine, Middle East conflict, tensions between China and Taiwan).
- High interest rates and inflation.
- Reduced international demand for paper and cellulose pulp.
- Increased purchase price of class 3 raw materials for ETSA.
- Economic crisis in Lebanon and challenges in Tunisia and Angola.
Semapa - Sociedade de Investimentos e Participações, SGPS, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Semapa - Sociedade de Investimentos e Participações, SGPS, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2K ktCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). 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
4.2K ktCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
57.6% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
15.3K ML/year
2023
Waste
506 kt/year
2023
Energy Use
56.8K TJ/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.2K ktCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 4.7M tCO2e |
| 2020 | 4.9K ktCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Navigator reduced direct CO2 emissions by 41.0% and Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26.0% (compared to 2018 and 2020 baselines, respectively).
- Secil's Clean Cement Line project (CCL) in the start-up phase, projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 20%, increase energy efficiency by 20%, and produce 30% of electricity through heat recovery.
- ETSA reduced fossil fuel emissions by over 80% through biomass boiler installations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Navigator: Reduce organic load in industrial effluents by 10% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Navigator: Achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030.
- Secil: 25% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.
- Secil: 65% clinker incorporation in cement for Portugal by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Semapa Group: Carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Navigator: Reduce direct CO2 emissions by 86% by 2035.
- Secil: Carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyBiodiversityHuman CapitalResponsible Supply ChainBusiness Ethics