- Climate change impacts on water resources
- Energy costs
- Insufficient economic regulation
- New legislation and regulations
EPAL - Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2014 reporting, EPAL - Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.0K tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tons CO2e; Scope 2: 40.7K tons 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
42.0K tons CO2e
2014
Water Usage
212.0M m3
2014
Waste
9.5K tons
2014
Energy Use
427.4K GJ
2014
📊 Emissions by Scope (2014)
| 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). | 1.2K tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 40.7K tons 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 42.0K tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of water losses in distribution (8.1% of water entering the system)
- Significant reduction in water main breaks and service line breaks
- Reduction in energy consumption
- Recycling of approximately 2.7 million m3 of water in the production process
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceEnvironmental PerformanceSocial Performance