Gruppo Hera
Gruppo Hera, officially known as Hera S.p.A., is a leading multi-utility company headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Established in 2002, it has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, primarily serving Emilia-Romagna, Marche, and parts of Veneto. The company operates in the energy, water, and waste management sectors, providing essential services that are both sustainable and innovative. Hera is renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability and customer-centric solutions, offering a diverse range of services including waste collection, water treatment, and energy distribution. Its unique approach to integrating these services has positioned it as a key player in the Italian utility market. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Gruppo Hera continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider in the industry.
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Gruppo Hera's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Gruppo Hera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,735,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,177,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 167,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 11,558,800,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 12,628,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 935,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 11,692,495,000 kg CO2e. Gruppo Hera has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 28% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions from bioenergy and biodegradable waste. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% and Scope 3 emissions for all sold electricity by 50% per MWh by 2030. The company has also committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 83% in 2019 to 100% by 2023. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Gruppo Hera's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,394,852,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 250,547,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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