- Severe drought in 2022 impacting hydropower generation.
- Increased accident frequency rate to 2.07 in 2023.
EDP
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K ktCO2eq; Scope 2: 288 ktCO2eq; Scope 3: 8.1K ktCO2eq. 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.
Renewable Energy
87% of electricity generated
of total energy
Water Usage
5.7M m3 (withdrawn); 4091000 m3 (consumed)
2023
Waste
266.1K tons (total); 238591 tons (total recovered)
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). | 4.3K ktCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 288 ktCO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.1K ktCO2eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 164 tCO2/GWh |
| 2019 | 14.4 MtCO2 (Scope 1) + 0.85 MtCO2 (Scope 2) + 11.7 MtCO2 (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Thermal generation decreased by 54% compared to 2022.
- Renewable energy capacity reached 86%.
- Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Intensity decreased by 50% compared to 2022.
- Total freshwater withdrawn decreased by 50% compared to 2022.
- Total freshwater consumed decreased by 59% compared to 2022.
- Total waste materials decreased by 31% compared to 2022.
- Total recovered waste materials increased to 96%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Coal-free by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
- 35% female employees by 2030
- >6,500 new hires by 2030
- Accident frequency rate <1 by 2030
- Social investment >€300M until 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationRenewable EnergyCommunity EmpowermentCircular EconomyOccupational Health and SafetyDigitalizationInnovation