Climate Change Data

ENGIE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022-2023, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:120,150,104 tCO2e (Scope 1); 89,236,437 tCO2e (Scope 2); 65,778,897 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:120,150,104 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:89,236,437 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:65,778,897 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:23.7% of power generation capacity mix
Total Energy Consumption:573,500 GWh (2018)
Water Consumption:330,640 Mm3 (2018)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:315.8 kg CO2 eq/MWh (2018)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular economy
  • Water management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Safety
  • Ethics & Compliance
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Access to Energy

Environmental Achievements

  • CO2 emissions down by -56% versus 2012
  • 85% of non-hazardous waste recovered
  • -39% of fresh water abstraction/MWh electricity generation in 2018 compared to 2012
  • Share of low carbon activities in EBITDA: 93%

Social Achievements

  • Launched ENGIE Mobility program supporting employee career plans
  • Implemented a Group action plan for preventing sexism and sexual harassment
  • Launched the Energy Purchasing Power plan, providing affordable gas boilers to low-income households
  • Employee commitment rate: 79%

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors with 60% independence rate and 40% female representation
  • ISO37001 certified anti-corruption process
  • Executive Compensation Linked To ESG: Yes (detailed breakdown provided)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Half of the Group’s production mix will consist of renewable sources by 2030
  • 30% reduction in the energy consumption of buildings by 2030
  • 50% female managers by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase in renewables capacity by 9 GW (2019-2021)
  • Asset rotation program (disposals) of €6bn (2019-2021)
  • Cost reduction performance program of €800m (2019-2021)

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change
  • Country risks and regulatory risks
  • Financial risks
  • Economic and competitive environment risks
  • Reputation risks
  • Operational risks
  • Human resources and transformation challenges
  • Risks related to information systems
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment in low-carbon technologies and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Implementation of hedging instruments and policies, power purchase agreements (PPAs), tax policy
  • Adaptation of the asset portfolio and reduction of merchant exposure
  • Implementation of policies, organization, procedures and governance to prevent operational failures
  • Management of major projects at Group level
  • Integrated security management
  • Compliance with social commitments, prevention of psychosocial risks
  • Permanent adaptation of measures for prevention, detection and the protection of information systems

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 250 preferred suppliers assessed in 2018

Responsible Procurement
  • CSR selection criteria tailored to purchasing categories
  • Integration of contractual clauses with penalty system for CSR non-compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of renewable energy sources, biogas, hydrogen

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, AA1000

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 37001

Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party report

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

ENGIE's activities contribute to these SDGs through renewable energy development, energy efficiency services, sustainable urban solutions, and stakeholder collaborations.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Smart meters
  • Green gas solutions
  • Hydrogen technologies
  • Energy efficiency services
  • Electric vehicle charging stations

Awards & Recognition

  • B Corp™ certification for ENGIE Rassembleurs d’Énergies Fund

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:68 mt CO2e (Scope 1 & 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:38.6 mt CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2.3 mt CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:134.0 mt CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:31%
Water Consumption:76.8 million m3
Carbon Intensity:212.5 kg CO2 MWheq (Scope 1) in 2020

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Energy Transition
  • Gender Diversity
  • Health and Safety
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Responsible Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions from energy production by 52% compared to 2012.
  • Achieved 31% renewable energy share in electricity production capacity.
  • Avoided 21 Mt of CO2 eq emissions through customer decarbonization initiatives.

Social Achievements

  • Increased percentage of women in management to 24.1%.
  • Reduced lost time injury frequency rate to 2.7.
  • Launched ENGIE Care, a global social protection program.

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors with 60% independence rate and 50% women membership.
  • Incorporated CSR criteria into CEO and top management compensation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon by 2045 (scopes 1, 2, and 3).
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% female managers by 2030.
  • Help customers avoid 45 Mt CO2 eq emissions by 2030.
  • 100% of preferred suppliers SBT aligned or certified by 2030.
  • 80 GW of renewables capacity by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon in working methods by 2030.
  • 10% work-study internships in French workforce by 2021.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its physical and transition risks.
  • Decarbonization of the economy.
  • Biodiversity loss.
  • Social impacts of energy transition (e.g., coal phase-out).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Net Zero Carbon commitment by 2045.
  • Plan to withdraw from coal by 2027.
  • Investment in renewables (aiming for 80 GW by 2030).
  • Development of green gases (biomethane, hydrogen).
  • Social support plans for employees affected by energy transition.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Health and safety requirements.
  • Business ethics requirements (anti-corruption).
  • Encouraging preferred suppliers to adopt SBT-aligned decarbonization trajectories.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rising temperatures
  • Floods
  • Droughts
  • Winds
  • Heat waves
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Changes in consumer behavior
Opportunities
  • Growth in renewables
  • Development of green gases
  • Energy efficiency services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC, UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), TCFD

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Associés, Ernst & Young et Autres

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

ENGIE's CSR objectives and commitments contribute to several SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green electricity and gas offers.
  • Decentralized energy networks.
  • Energy efficiency services.
  • Renewable hydrogen production.

Awards & Recognition

  • Trophée d’Or for best shareholder relations on the CAC40 (2019)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:67 Mt CO2e/year (scopes 1 and 3 for energy generation)
Scope 1 Emissions:35.2 Mt CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:31.4 Mt CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:34%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Renewable energy
  • Decarbonization
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health and safety
  • Sustainable supply chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from energy production to 67 million tons CO2 eq. (down slightly from 68 Mt in 2020)
  • Increased share of renewables in electricity production capacity mix to 34% (from 31% in 2020)
  • Commissioned 3 GW of additional renewable assets in 2021
  • Closed coal-fired power plant Jorge Lacerda in Brazil and Pego in Portugal

Social Achievements

  • Launched Fifty-Fifty program to achieve gender balance by 2030
  • Increased percentage of women in Group management to 24.6% (from 24.1% in 2020)
  • Improved professional and pay gender equity index (89 in France, 82 outside France)
  • Implemented ENGIE Care social protection program worldwide

Governance Achievements

  • Improved CSR ratings from major agencies (Moody's ESG, Sustainalytics, ECOVADIS, CDP)
  • Maintained inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
  • Implemented ISO 37001 certification for anti-corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2025, 80 GW by 2030
  • Halve the carbon intensity of energy produced between 2017 and 2030
  • Avoid 45 million tons of CO2 emissions by customers by 2030
  • 50% female managers by 2030
  • 100% employees trained annually by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption of industrial activities by 35% compared with 2019

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions in renewable energy sector due to geopolitical factors and increased demand
  • High commodity prices and state intervention to protect consumers
  • Regulatory changes in Brazil
  • Health and safety incidents (16 fatalities in 2021)
  • Climate change impacts on energy demand and generation
  • Increased competition in energy sales and services
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversifying supply sources, developing partnerships with suppliers outside high-risk countries
  • Engaging with regulators, implementing price stabilization mechanisms
  • Closely monitoring regulatory changes, adapting business model
  • Implementing comprehensive action plan to improve safety standards and procedures
  • Investing in low-carbon technologies, setting ambitious GHG reduction targets
  • Developing new offers, improving operational performance, focusing on green solutions

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct for business relations
  • Code of conduct for relations with suppliers
  • Group Purchasing Charter
  • Heightened vigilance action plan to manage risks of forced labor practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (floods, droughts, heat waves)
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Strengthening of emissions regulations
  • Changes in market and consumer behavior
  • Technological developments
Opportunities
  • Development of renewable energy
  • Development of green gas (biomethane and hydrogen)
  • Decarbonization solutions for customers

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SBTi, UN Global Compact, EU Taxonomy

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, EMAS, ISO 37001, EDGE

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

ENGIE's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy development, decarbonization efforts, and sustainable solutions

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green energy contracts
  • Decarbonization services
  • Renewable hydrogen production
  • Biomethane production

Awards & Recognition

  • Grand Prize for Youth Employment (HUMPACT)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water Stewardship
  • Ocean Preservation
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced freshwater consumption per energy produced from 0.342 m3/MWh in 2021 to 0.301 m3/MWh in 2022; targeting 0.1 m3/MWh by 2030.
  • Implemented environmental plans for 37% of sites in 2022, targeting 100% by 2030.
  • Implemented water reuse strategies at various sites (e.g., Mejillones LNG terminal, Storengy brine reuse).
  • Reduced chlorine use by over 90% at Fos Cavaou LNG terminal using a biopolymer solution.
  • Planted 150,000 mangrove seeds in 2022 as part of the Blue Carbon project in Abu Dhabi.

Social Achievements

  • Launched 'Good Water' program in Brazil to preserve water springs.
  • Implemented the 'Wellsprings Preservation Program' in Brazil, preserving over 2,000 water sources and impacting over 1,500 families.
  • Rescued 6,543 specimens of native fauna in Spain during hydroelectric plant maintenance.
  • Implemented fish migration facilitation projects in France.

Governance Achievements

  • Renewed Water policy in 2022 based on CEO Water Mandate.
  • Integrated water matters into its sustainable development strategy and CSR policy.
  • Engaged in multi-stakeholder dialogue on water management.
  • Publicly committed to the UN's 10 Sustainable Ocean Principles.
  • Signed the "Business Leaders' Open Call to Accelerate Water Action" at the UN Water Conference.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Contribute to a nature-positive world by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce freshwater consumption per energy produced to 0.1 m3/MWh by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water stress in various operational areas.
  • Impacts of energy production on freshwater resources and ecosystems.
  • Potential conflicts over water use in the future.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Annual water risk assessment using the Aqueduct tool (World Resource Institute).
  • Implementation of local action plans based on Alliance for Water Stewardship standards for sites in water-stressed areas.
  • Analysis of water risk for upstream suppliers.
  • Development and implementation of innovative water management technologies and practices (e.g., water reuse, desalination, biopolymer antifouling).
  • Collaboration with stakeholders in watersheds.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Partnership with EcoVadis for supplier assessment.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable development approach integrated into purchasing policy.
  • Code of Conduct in Supplier Relations.
  • Criteria for selecting suppliers based on social and environmental commitments.
  • Targets for preferential & major suppliers on onboarding rate and assessment above a score of 45/100.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of water-efficient technologies
  • New business opportunities in water management

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CEO Water Mandate, UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Ocean Principles

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

ENGIE's initiatives contribute to these goals through water conservation, renewable energy development, biodiversity protection, and climate change adaptation.

Awards & Recognition

  • Award from the Sociedad Nacional de Míneria Petróleo y Energía on Sustainable Development for Chilca desalination power plant project.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:52 Mt CO₂eq.
Scope 1 Emissions:24.5 Mt CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:0.7 Mt CO2eq (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:133.3 Mt CO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:41%
Water Consumption:62 Mm³
Carbon Intensity:203 g CO2eq/kWh (scopes 1+3)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Water Management
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance
  • Human Rights
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation to 52 million tons of CO2eq in 2023.
  • Achieved 41% renewable energy share in electricity production capacity.
  • Reduced freshwater consumption per energy produced.
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 31.2% female representation in Group management.
  • Reduced lost time injury frequency rate.
  • Rolled out the “ENGIE Care” program.
  • Improved responsible purchasing index.

Governance Achievements

  • Issued green bonds worth nearly €6 billion.
  • Launched initiatives to decarbonize suppliers.
  • Strengthened commitment to nature conservation.
  • Implemented ENGIE One Safety plan.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon by 2045 across all three scopes.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 58% renewable energy share by 2030.
  • Reduce GHG emissions from energy generation to 43 Mt CO2eq by 2030.
  • Reduce GHG emissions linked to gas sales to 52 Mt CO2eq by 2030.
  • Avoid 45 Mt CO2eq emissions at customer sites by 2030.
  • Have 80 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2030.
  • Develop 10 GW of electric battery capacity by 2030.
  • Produce 20 TWh per year of green energy for local energy networks by 2030.
  • Produce 10 TWh of biomethane per year in Europe by 2030.
  • Inject 50 TWh of biomethane into French networks by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 70% by 2030 (compared to 2019).

Environmental Challenges

  • Insufficient efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
  • High energy prices.
  • Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
  • Varying levels of stakeholder support for the energy transition.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Committed to combating high prices (profit sharing and inframarginal revenue caps).
  • Supported Retail customers through payment spreading plans, energy saving campaigns, and digital tools.
  • Engaged with regulators on electricity market reform.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: EcoVadis assessment of key suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • Inclusive procurement policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (heat waves, droughts, floods, extreme winds, hail)
  • Impacts on production and energy demand
  • Impacts on asset integrity
  • Impacts on employee health
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Reduction of gas volumes in networks
  • Stricter carbon criteria for methane
  • Availability of critical materials for renewable energy
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Growth in renewable energy
  • Development of low-carbon gases (biomethane, hydrogen)
  • Development of energy storage solutions (batteries, pumped hydro)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, SBTi, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, ESRS

Certifications: ISO 37001

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Associés, Ernst & Young et Autres

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

ENGIE's initiatives contribute to these goals as detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Renewable energy solutions (solar, wind, hydro)
  • Energy storage solutions (batteries, pumped hydro)
  • Low-carbon gases (biomethane, hydrogen)
  • Decentralized energy networks
  • Waste heat recovery systems