Climate Change Data

Association Européenne des Concessionnaires d’Autoroutes et d’ouvrages à Péage (ASECAP)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:508,624 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,035 GWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:126,323 tons/year (operations and maintenance); 4,423,087 tons/year (road construction and heavy maintenance)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Road Safety
  • Environment
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Social Equity
  • Economic Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions from 612,765 tons in 2019 to 508,624 tons in 2021 (Scope 1 and 2).
  • Increased energy produced by renewable resources from 2,562 MWh in 2019 to 3,688 MWh in 2021.
  • Decreased energy consumption from 2,435 GWh in 2019 to 1,035 GWh in 2021.
  • Increased number of electrical charging stations along the network from 549 in 2019 to 1,365 in 2021.
  • Waste recovery rate increased from 37% in 2020 to 47% in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Launched various road safety awareness campaigns targeting children and truck drivers.
  • Implemented initiatives to promote gender equality in the workplace.
  • Supported local communities through various projects (e.g., donations, educational programs).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Taskforce to define KPIs and share best practices.
  • Implemented internal compliance awareness projects focusing on corruption prevention, conflicts of interest, and whistleblowing channels.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon-free mobility on motorway network by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its consequences (floods, storms, etc.).
  • Need to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport.
  • Huge investments required for carbon-free mobility by 2050.
  • Need to adapt infrastructure to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing new services (electric/hydrogen charging stations).
  • Improving road usage (HOV lanes, carpooling, carsharing).
  • Utilizing C-ITS technologies for collaborative traffic management.
  • Investing in green mobility (low- and zero-emission vehicles).
  • Improving energy performance of buildings.
  • Using renewable energy sources.
  • Recycling waste from operations and maintenance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Codes of conduct referenced in contracts to ensure corporate social responsibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), EU Green Deal, Vision Zero

Certifications: ISO 50001 (for some members)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through reduced emissions, sustainable infrastructure development, community engagement, and biodiversity protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Legambiente’s “Green Flag” for BrennerLEC project