- Cybersecurity attacks.
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events.
- High costs of low-emission solutions.
- Client demands for more sustainable transport solutions.
- Absenteeism (increased in Spain).
LS – Luís Simões, SGPS, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LS – Luís Simões, SGPS, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 22.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 144.8K tCO2e/year (2021); 135230 tCO2e/year (2022). 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
25.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
26.33 ML/year
2023
Waste
2.4K tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 22.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 144.8K tCO2e/year (2021); 135230 tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 | 25.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 28.7K tCO2e/year (scopes 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 28.9K Tons CO2e/year (scopes 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% compared to 2007 (although increased slightly compared to 2022).
- Installed photovoltaic panels at several locations in Portugal.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 (from 2021 baseline).
- Reduce Scope 3 (upstream transport and distribution) GHG emissions by 9% by 2032 (from 2021 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyQuality of ServiceEmployee Training and EngagementSupplier ManagementCommunity EngagementComplianceInnovationFinancial Robustness