- Reducing indirect emissions in the value chain takes time due to supplier dependence.
- Road traffic and transportation remain hazardous activities.
- Alleged forced labor issues in the solar PV production industry in Xinjiang, China.
Scatec ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Scatec ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 422.1K mill tonnes CO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 3: 418.3K mill tonnes CO2e. 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
422.1K mill tonnes CO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
73%
of total energy
Water Usage
102.3 million litres
2023
Waste
36.7 tonnes
2023
Energy Use
25.9K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 418.3K mill tonnes CO2e |
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 | 422.1K mill tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| 2022 | 2.0 million tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 755 + 5688 + 916 = 7359 tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 11.0K tonnes of CO2e (including scope 1 2 and air travel in scope 3) |
| 2018 | 10.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emissions avoided from projects where Scatec had operational control reached 1.9 million tonnes. When including all projects where Scatec has an ownership stake, total emissions avoided were 4.0 million tonnes.
- Renewable electricity consumption (I-RECs) reached 73% of total energy use.
- Emissions intensity for produced energy decreased from 377 gCO2e/kWh in 2022 to 116 gCO2e/kWh in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement the Net Zero roadmap focusing on initiatives #1 Electric mobility, #2 SF6 and #6 Supplier engagement.
- 80% of electricity use from renewables (100% by 2030).
- 2.8 million tonnes of GHG emissions avoided from projects (operational control).
📅 Medium-term
- Minimise direct emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
- Reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions by 95% by 2030 from 2019.
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030 (scope 2).
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 55% per kWh by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve at least 99% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG reductions by 2040 from 2019.
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 97% per kWh by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource use and circularityBiodiversityHealth, safety and securityHuman rightsResponsible supply chainDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)Local value creationBusiness conduct