Voltalia, officially known as Voltalia S.A., is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in France. Established in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, including Europe, Africa, and South America, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy solutions. Specialising in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, Voltalia focuses on solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass energy. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, with a diverse portfolio that caters to both utility-scale and distributed generation markets. With a strong market presence, Voltalia has achieved significant milestones, including the successful commissioning of numerous renewable energy plants. The company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its strategic growth initiatives underscore its role as a key contributor to the global transition towards clean energy.
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In 2024, Voltalia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 573,433,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,826,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,021,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 537,631,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 896,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 32,531,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,646,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 862,778,000 kg CO2e. Voltalia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% compared to 2022 levels by the year 2030. Additionally, the company has implemented a videoconferencing system to limit CO2 emissions from employee business travel, contributing to its near-term reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Voltalia has established a long-term goal to avoid over 4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2027, utilising a methodology certified by an independent third party, Ekodev, based on the Clean Development Mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. As a current subsidiary of Voltalia SA, emissions data and reduction initiatives are cascaded from the parent company, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 533,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Voltalia is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.