- Inflation and tensions in the supply chain
- Limitation of material resources and human resources
- Geopolitical instability
- Interest rate rise
- Population growth and urbanisation
- New technologies
- New sources of financing
- Obsolete assets
- Climate change and decarbonisation
- Stimulus plans and deglobalisation
ACS, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, ACS, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 389.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 121.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.2M 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
4.7M tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
98% (Clece)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.8M m3/year
2022
Waste
15.9M tons/year
2022
Energy Use
1.9M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 389.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 121.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.2M 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 | 4.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 6.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 12.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 89.6% of the Group's turnover is generated by companies that have management systems certified under the ISO 14001 standard.
- Reduction of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.7% compared to 2019.
- 12,935 million euros in Green Building and Green Infrastructure projects in 2022 (41.2% of ACS Group Construction sales).
- Olympia-Odos highway reduced its carbon footprint by more than 25% between 2017 and the end of 2022.
- 83.8% recovery rate of non-hazardous waste in 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 emissions by at least 15% by 2025
- Reduce scope 2 emissions by at least 30% by 2025
- Achieve 45% of infrastructure sales in projects with sustainable certification by 2025
- Exceed 97% of employees covered by ISO 45001 certification by 2025
- Assess 100% of own operations in terms of human rights by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 emissions by 35% in 2030
- Reduce scope 2 emissions by 60% in 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Move forward climate neutrality to 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance