Climate Change Data

ACCIONA, S.A. and subsidiaries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024-01 to 2024-06)

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Water Management
  • Social Impact
  • Community Development
  • Employee Volunteering

Environmental Achievements

  • Named world leader in the fight against climate change by CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014
  • Received best rating in environmental transparency in history
  • Lowest greenhouse gas emissions in the world among energy companies
  • ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered, first zero-emissions car to enter the Dakar Rally
  • Construction of the world’s first lighthouse made from composite materials (reducing construction time by over 40% and pollution by 20%)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 60% at two industrial plants through LED lighting

Social Achievements

  • Community plan for Chiripa wind farm in Costa Rica, favoring local contracting and improving infrastructure
  • Over 140 ACCIONA employees volunteered in Peru and Mexico on development projects
  • More than half of the 328 employees on the Chiripa wind farm construction were local hires

Governance Achievements

  • Improved total score and points in economic, social, and environmental dimensions in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Long-distance stages and refuelling system design for the ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered Dakar Rally car
  • Efficiency of electric engine and energy storage system in extreme conditions
  • Logistics of recharging and battery changes during the Dakar Rally
  • Solidity of a new prototype in extreme conditions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Two years of R&D for optimum integration of electric propulsion technology and racing vehicle characteristics
  • Multi-faceted removable battery system
  • Energy-efficient motor/inverter with kinetic energy recovery system (KERS)
  • In-race recharging logistics
  • On-board renewable energy generation using solar panels

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Local contracting incentives for Chiripa wind farm

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index

Certifications: ISO 50001 (mentioned in relation to ACCIONA Agua)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ACCIONA 100% EcoPowered car
  • Composite materials for lighthouse construction

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014
  • Best rating in environmental transparency
  • Red Dot Design Award for Wu Kingdom Relic Museum multimedia installation
  • Engineering Excellence Award for Mundaring Water Treatment Plant

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:605,635 tonnes (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:427,000 tonnes
Scope 2 Emissions:178,343 tonnes (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:2,042,474 tonnes
Renewable Energy Share:45%
Total Energy Consumption:13,217 TJ
Water Consumption:6.46 hm3
Waste Generated:8,919,759 tons
Carbon Intensity:92.6 t CO2/M€ sales

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Impact and dialogue with local communities and job creation
  • Risk management
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Sustainable innovation
  • Health and safety
  • Sustainable water management
  • Biodiversity
  • Corporate Governance
  • Sustainable management of suppliers
  • Equality and diversity
  • Human rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Avoided the emission of 17.2 million tonnes of CO2 in the atmosphere.
  • Generated a positive impact on the planet of 495 hm3 (ACCIONA’s water footprint), 6.5 times the water footprint for 2009.
  • Reduced energy consumption ratio (energy/sales) by 26% (2009 baseline).

Social Achievements

  • Reduced accident frequency rate by 31.57% compared to 2011.
  • Reached 3.55% of the workforce as people with disabilities in Spain.
  • Allocated 7 million euros to social contribution initiatives.
  • Increased global client satisfaction index by over 14%, reaching 98%.

Governance Achievements

  • Created a Company Policy Book, updated the Code of Conduct, and set up a General Directorate of Corporate Compliance.
  • Carried out an external diagnostic study regarding Human Rights.
  • Implemented a Crime Prevention and Anti-corruption Programme.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Sustainability Master Plan 2020 objectives
Medium-term Goals:
  • Sustainability Master Plan 2020 objectives
Short-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2016
  • Develop plans to monitor and reduce water consumption in 10 production sites.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its impact on business operations.
  • Water scarcity and its impact on operations.
  • Population growth and its impact on urban environments.
  • Corruption and ethical challenges.
  • Regulatory risks in the energy sector.
  • Managing the social impact of infrastructure projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a Sustainability Master Plan 2020 with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
  • Implemented measures to improve corporate governance, ethics, and transparency.
  • Developed initiatives to improve health and safety of employees and third parties.
  • Implemented Social Impact Management methodology in projects.
  • Improved the performance of the supply chain regarding sustainability.
  • Increased investment in R&D&I to 876 million euros.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 169 audits in 2015 (43 international)

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Principles for Suppliers, Contractors and Collaborators
  • Inclusion of ethical clauses in tenders, orders and contracts
  • PROCUR-e tool for supplier management
  • Sustainability criteria in bidding processes

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Growth in renewable energy sector

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4, AA1000 APS, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Bequal

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Asesores S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Report mentions alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Wind turbines
  • Fluoropolymer coatings for ships
  • Bio-based composite materials

Awards & Recognition

  • RobecoSAM Silver Class 2016
  • Global Water Intelligence Award (Atotonilco WWTP)
  • Comprendedor Award (Fundación Empresa y Sociedad)
  • 14th Fundación Torres Quevedo award

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:817,204 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:570,601 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:246,603 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1,603,171 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:41%
Total Energy Consumption:15,998 TJ
Water Consumption:772 hm³
Waste Generated:12,603,924 tons
Carbon Intensity:136.7 tCO2e/€M of sales

ESG Focus Areas

  • Society
  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Corporate Governance
  • People
  • Value Chain
  • Innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Became a carbon neutral company.
  • Generated a positive water footprint of 510 hm³, equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 10 million people.
  • Reduced water consumption by 7% compared to 2015.
  • Avoided the emission of 14.8 million tonnes of CO₂ thanks to its energy generation activity from renewable sources.

Social Achievements

  • Updated the Social Impact Management procedure, implementing it in 82 projects.
  • Social contribution of €9 million.
  • Accident frequency rate for company employees declined by 4.7%.
  • 94% implementation of the performance evaluation scheme.

Governance Achievements

  • Reviewed the company's Code of Conduct.
  • Disclosed policy for communication and contact with shareholders, institutional investors and voting advisors.
  • Published operational reports issued by the Audit and Appointments and Remuneration Committees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Neutral biodiversity footprint by 2020.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality.
  • Implement Crime Prevention and Anti-Corruption Model in all activities.
  • Implement a program of respect, protection and remediation of human rights in all activities and markets.
  • Reduce the frequency rate by 15% compared to 2015.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve the degree of implementation of the methodology phases of Social Impact Management.
  • Extend the measurement of socioeconomic impact to other projects.

Environmental Challenges

  • Population growth putting strain on water and energy resources.
  • Water shortages and declining water quality.
  • Climate change mitigation in the energy sector.
  • Maintaining carbon neutrality.
  • Improving the implementation of the Social Impact Management methodology.
  • Extending the measurement of socioeconomic impact to other projects.
  • Adapting the Code of Conduct to the most advanced practices.
  • Implementing a program of respect, protection and remediation of human rights in all activities and markets.
  • Improving the company's environmental risk management.
  • Making progress in the deployment within the organization of the waste management plan for the promotion of circular economy.
  • Encouraging the global promotion of purification, treatment and/or desalination in regions affected by water stress.
  • Supervising the company's action and compensation plans regarding biodiversity.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched Sustainability Master Plan 2020.
  • Implemented Social Impact Management methodology in 82 projects.
  • Developed a Carbon Offsett Model to offset unavoidable emissions.
  • Defined Waste Management Programme 2016-2020.
  • Implemented Crime Prevention and Anti-Corruption Model in Mexico.
  • Completed human rights diagnosis.
  • Defined a methodology for mapping sustainability risks.
  • Developed plans to monitor and reduce water consumption.
  • Published the report ACCIONA, Global Commitment to Biodiversity.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 190 audits (92 international, 98 in Spain)

Responsible Procurement
  • PROCUR-e platform
  • Risk Map
  • Procedure for Supplier Qualification and Evaluation
  • No Go Policies
  • Self Declaration of Responsibility for Suppliers
  • Ethical principles for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Variation in average and extreme temperatures
  • Variation in average rainfall
  • Change in rainfall patterns
  • Change in patterns of extreme events
  • Rise in sea level
Transition Risks
  • Climate policies
  • Carbon pricing systems
  • Reporting and/or emissions reduction objectives
  • Product efficiency regulations and standards
  • Renewable energy regulations
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4, AA1000 APS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Asesores S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15

Various voluntary activities contributing to social progress, environmental balance, and economic growth.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Smart thermal insulation
  • Multifunctional photovoltaic products

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP Climate A List 2016
  • CDP Water A List 2016
  • CDP Supplier Climate A List 2016
  • RobecoSAM Silver Class 2017

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Water Management
  • Community Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Avoided the emission of 485,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from El Romero Solar photovoltaic plant
  • Avoided 119,164 tonnes of emissions from Punta Palmeras wind farm
  • Achieved carbon-neutral company status in 2016
  • Reduced water consumption in Kathu solar thermal plant by saving 8 million cubic meters of water over 20 years
  • 98% of wastewater purified in Spain
  • Atotonilco wastewater treatment plant in Mexico City reuses 100% of treated effluent for agricultural irrigation, reducing CO2 emissions by 400,000 tons per year

Social Achievements

  • Created over 5,000 jobs per year in Kathu's construction phase
  • Created more than 10,700 year-jobs over the course of Kathu plant's useful life
  • Launched educational campaigns to promote recycling and conservation of natural resources in La Paz, Mexico
  • Donated goods and materials for repairs to the parish church, built an incinerator in a clinic and cleaned the septic tank at a primary school in San Rafael, Mexico
  • Organized AIDS prevention talks in Bokpoort, South Africa
  • Quito subway project employed 92% Ecuadorian workers

Governance Achievements

  • Named the second most sustainable utility in the world by Corporate Knights
  • Named the world’s greenest electricity supply company by Energy Intelligence
  • Obtained highest scores for water management and fighting against climate change (CDP)
  • Implemented Sustainability Master Plan (2016-2020)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Administrative barriers in Europe hindering PPA growth
  • Need to improve coverage of wastewater treatment in small towns and sensitive areas in Spain
  • Need for government to amend administrative clauses to allow investment in WWTP automation technologies
  • Under-representation of women in STEM disciplines
Mitigation Strategies
  • Advocating for removal of EU administrative barriers to facilitate PPA market expansion
  • Investing in automation technologies for wastewater treatment plants
  • Promoting Homeward Bound project to increase women's participation in STEM

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ensuring suppliers meet quality requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Second most sustainable utility in the world (Corporate Knights)
  • World’s greenest electricity supply company (Energy Intelligence)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular economy
  • Social responsibility
  • Corporate governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Carbon neutral since 2016 (ACCIONA); Carbon positive (ACCIONA Energía) through carbon offsets
  • 85% decrease in HSE index (Frequency index decreasing 10 years in a row)
  • Degradation of solar PV modules 4x lower vs. suppliers’ specifications; Production in 30+ years will be 12% higher than with suppliers’ specifications

Social Achievements

  • Top Employer 2021 Spain
  • ACCIONA.org serviced 15,215 households in 2020, managing energy access programs in several countries
  • 21k hours of employee training

Governance Achievements

  • Balanced board composition with a majority of independent directors (64%)
  • Framework Agreement governing relationship with ACCIONA, S.A.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • >30GW installed capacity by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 20GW installed capacity by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions (implied)
  • Market volatility and risk (addressed through hedging and diversification)
  • Regulatory changes (addressed through proactive engagement)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversified supply chain
  • Sophisticated risk management process including hedging and portfolio diversification
  • Proactive engagement with regulators

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Master Supply Agreements with Tier-1 OEMs
  • ESG standards applied to suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7
  • Goal 6

Providing access to energy, water and sanitation to underserved communities

Awards & Recognition

  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Industry Leader (Electric Utilities)
  • Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:172,792 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 3 Emissions:2,432,282 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:75%
Total Energy Consumption:8,902 TJ
Water Consumption:1,033 hm³ (treated)
Waste Generated:8,497,787 tonnes (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:21.3 tCO2e/million euros sales (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular Economy
  • Water
  • Human Rights
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 19% compared to 2017.
  • Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% (relevant categories) compared to 2017.
  • Achieved 75% renewable energy consumption globally.
  • Reduced fossil fuel energy consumption by 83% compared to 2017.
  • Reduced water consumption by 49% compared to 2017.
  • Recovered 87% of non-hazardous waste.
  • Reduced waste sent to landfill by 22% compared to the previous year.
  • Used 28% recycled or renewable raw materials.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Internal Control System for Social Safeguards.
  • Updated Human Rights Policy, defining due diligence strategy.
  • Increased percentage of women in executive and management positions to 21.8%.
  • Reduced global accident frequency rate by 27% compared to 2019.
  • Implemented Home Office pilot program with 96-98% employee satisfaction.
  • Increased number of projects with Social Impact Management by 61%.

Governance Achievements

  • Merged Audit and Sustainability Committees into Audit and Sustainability Committee.
  • Amended ACCIONA's corporate purpose to align with sustainable development models (99.96% shareholder approval).
  • Integrated finance and sustainability teams at management level.
  • Obtained ISO 37001 for Anti-bribery Management Systems and UNE 19601 for Criminal Compliance Management Systems in the water business.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 23.08% (Scopes 1 & 2) and 18.08% (Scope 3*) compared to 2017.
  • Invest 90% of CapEx in sustainable activities according to the European taxonomy.
  • Plant 232,500 trees voluntarily.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% in water-stressed areas (compared to 2020).

Environmental Challenges

  • Record high in CO2 emissions globally.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to raw material price increases (up to 300%).
  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and workforce.
  • Water stress in certain regions.
  • Climate change risks (reduced hydraulic generation, decreased wind resource, increased operational costs).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implemented climate adaptation plans.
  • Implemented energy efficiency measures.
  • Developed a decarbonisation fund.
  • Used internal carbon pricing.
  • Implemented COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
  • Developed water recycling systems.
  • Implemented social safeguards and due diligence processes.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 240 audits (237 direct, 3 non-tier 1)

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Principles for Suppliers
  • Supplier Self-Declaration of Responsibility
  • ESG Risk Map
  • No-Go Policies
  • Supplier certification and audit procedure
  • Sustainable Procurement Guide

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Reduced hydraulic generation
  • Decreased wind resource
  • Increased heat stroke risk
Transition Risks
  • Increased operational costs due to carbon taxes
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for renewable energy infrastructure
  • Increased demand for low-carbon transport infrastructure
  • Increased demand for water treatment infrastructure

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: comprehensive option, TCFD, EU Taxonomy

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, UNE 19601, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, EMAS, Bequal Plus

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Asesores S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 13

Initiatives contributing to these goals detailed in regional performance sections.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Regenerative infrastructure solutions
  • Water treatment technologies

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Sustainability Yearbook Award 2022 from S&P Global
  • Finance for the Future Awards
  • Terra Seal award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:262,332 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, 2017 baseline)
Scope 1 Emissions:159,652 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:7,520 tCO2e (market-based, 2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:2,764,889 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:79.89% (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:2,432,669 MWh (2022)
Water Consumption:1,149 hm3 (treated water for customers, 2022)
Waste Generated:72,330 tonnes (hazardous waste, 2022) and 9,897,906 tonnes (non-hazardous waste, 2022)
Carbon Intensity:14.9 tCO2e/sales (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular Economy
  • Water
  • Human Rights
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 36% (Scopes 1 and 2) and by 8% (Scope 3) compared to 2017.
  • 77% of waste produced was sent for recovery.
  • 9% of renewed or recycled resources consumed.
  • Reduced freshwater use in water-stressed areas by 12% compared to 2020.
  • Planted 223,753 additional trees (2021-2022).

Social Achievements

  • Launched ACCIONA’s Institute of Technology.
  • Implemented International Mobility Programme.
  • Accident frequency rate among employees and contractors dropped by 7.1% compared to 2021.
  • Validated 94.2% of critical suppliers at own construction sites.
  • Increased percentage of women in executive and management positions to 22.19%
  • 11% reduction of the salary gap between men and women compared to 2020.
  • 10% increase of workers with disabilities in Spain compared to 2020.
  • 253 projects and services with Social Impact Management across 28 countries with 780 initiatives implemented.

Governance Achievements

  • Approval of Cybersecurity Policy and creation of a Cybersecurity Committee.
  • Changes and amendments to Corporate Policies, including Human Rights Policy, Circular Economy Policy, and Diversity-Inclusion Policy.
  • 33.33% women on the Board of Directors.
  • Obtained UNE 19601 standard for Tax Compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero by 2040 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 2050 for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Achieve 16% consumption of resources from a renewable or recycled source.
  • Reduce the use of surface water, groundwater and municipal water in water-stressed areas by 12% compared to 2020.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions in line with the 2030 SBT target of a 1.5ºC reduction and offset GHG emissions in its direct operations.
  • Invest 90% of the CapEx in sustainable activities according to the EU taxonomy.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting decarbonization targets.
  • Increased expenses due to extreme weather events.
  • Regulatory changes demanding lower GHG emissions.
  • Decrease in electricity production due to less water runoff.
  • Potential reputational risks due to failure to meet decarbonization targets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Allocating budget to emission reduction projects.
  • Geographical diversification of construction work.
  • Risk transfer to clients through contract clauses and insurance policies.
  • Maximizing efficiency through LEAN assessments.
  • Transition to hybrid/electric vehicles.
  • Managing reservoirs with weather forecasting.
  • Operational improvements in water treatment centers.
  • Geographical diversification of energy activity.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 171 (2022)

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Supplier Statement
  • Assessment and Certification Procedure
  • Protocol for Audits on the Supply Chain
  • Internal Control System for Social Safeguards
  • Sustainable Procurement Guide

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Floods
  • Reduced water runoff
  • Reduced wind/sun for electricity production
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Carbon pricing
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for renewable technologies
  • Increased demand for water treatment infrastructures
  • Increased demand for low-carbon transport infrastructure
  • Increased demand for shared electric mobility services
  • Increased demand for energy services by industrial and municipal clients

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, ESRS, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 39001, EMAS, LEED, WELL, Bequal

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Auditores, S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
  • Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
  • Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 5 (Gender equality)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)

ACCIONA's activities contribute to these SDGs through infrastructure development, renewable energy generation, water management, and social initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Water treatment solutions
  • Sustainable infrastructure solutions
  • Shared electric mobility services

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Employer certification
  • Excellence in Road Safety Award
  • Woman Builds 2021 award
  • Organisation that inspires 2021 recognition
  • Recognition Awards for Energy Transition 2022
  • Peru Recognition for SDGs
  • ITA Tunneling Awards

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:181,819 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 20,670 tCO2e (Scope 2 market-based) + 3,264,012 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:181,819 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,670 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,264,012 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:71%
Total Energy Consumption:2,584,602 MWh/year
Water Consumption:5,029,839 m3/year
Waste Generated:15,238,509 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:11.9 tCO2e/€M in 2023 (Scopes 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Water Resources
  • Circular Economy
  • Human Rights
  • Workforce Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 37% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2017 baseline
  • 25% of resources consumed were of renewable or recycled origin
  • 83% of waste generated was reused, recycled, or recovered
  • 71% of total energy consumption came from renewable sources
  • 13.6 million tonnes of CO2e emissions avoided through renewable energy production

Social Achievements

  • Top Employer certification in multiple countries
  • Increased employee engagement to 68%
  • 528 people with disabilities hired through Fundación Inserta
  • Global Graduate Program with 149 graduates from nine countries
  • Implementation of various programs to promote women's leadership

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of the Audit and Sustainability Committee
  • Approval of the 2022 Non-financial Information Statement by 99.95% of attending shareholders
  • Implementation of ESG budget management reporting platform

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net positive natural capital
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040 (Scopes 1 & 2)
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 3)
  • Align 90% of CapEx with EU Taxonomy by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 12% in water-stressed areas by 2025 (compared to 2020)
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 60% by 2030 (compared to 2017)
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 47% by 2030 (compared to 2017)

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
  • Water scarcity in certain regions
  • Maintaining compliance with evolving ESG regulations
  • Addressing risks related to biodiversity and protected areas
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented technologies to improve water efficiency
  • Developed ESG Risk Management System
  • Adopted LEAP methodology for nature-related risks and opportunities
  • Implemented an internal carbon price and Decarbonisation Fund

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 130 audits in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers
  • Ethical Principles for Suppliers, Contractors and Partners
  • SCRM (Supply Chain Risk and Opportunity Management) system

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Flooding
  • Water scarcity
  • Changes in wind and temperature patterns
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Costs associated with low-emission technologies
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for renewable energy technologies
  • Demand for energy services
  • Demand for electric vehicle charging points
  • Development of renewable hydrogen

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CSRD, GRI, TCFD, SBTi, UNGC, TNFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Top Employer, AENOR cybersecurity certification, BREEAM, WELL Building Standard, LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
  • SDG 13 (Climate action)
  • SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • SDG 15 (Life on land)

The report details how ACCIONA's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Electric vehicles
  • Sustainable building materials

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Water Intelligence 'Desalination Company of the Year'
  • Energy Intelligence 'Top 100 Green Utilities'
  • Corporate Startup Stars
  • ICI Sustainable Construction Awards
  • Various awards for health and safety initiatives

Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:124,654 tCO2e/year (H1 2024)
Water Consumption:2.78 hm³/year (H1 2024)
Waste Generated:609 KtM tonnes/year (H1 2024)
Carbon Intensity:14.22 tCO2/M€ turnover (H1 2024)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Circularity
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Ethics and Anti-corruption
  • Social Impact
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • 99% of CAPEX aligned with European Taxonomy criteria.
  • Renewable energy production increased by 8% compared to H1 2023.
  • Avoided emissions of 7,225,201 tonnes of CO2.
  • Water consumption decreased by 31% compared to H1 2023.
  • Waste destined for landfill decreased by 49% compared to H1 2023.
  • Waste recovery rate increased by 8% compared to H1 2023.
  • Voluntary plantings increased by 70.35% to 94,502 trees.

Social Achievements

  • Total workforce increased by 19.91% to 64,570 employees.
  • Women in managerial and executive positions increased by 0.30 percentage points.
  • Workforce with disabilities in Spain increased to 4.47%.
  • Accident frequency rate decreased by -9.43% to 1.44.
  • Implemented Health and Wellness Programme with campaigns on healthy nutrition and emotional balance.
  • 10,904 volunteer hours contributed.
  • 272 projects with Social Impact Management implemented.

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors achieved >40% female representation (41.66%).
  • 80% of gross corporate debt categorized as Green (62%) and Sustainability-linked (18%).
  • 26 Corporate Instructions drafted to align with CSRD.
  • Increased assurance of non-financial information to "Reasonable" level.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 3)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon status by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2) and 2050 (Scope 3).

Environmental Challenges

  • 12.5% increase in GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) compared to H1 2023, due to Nordex incorporation, growth in Construction and Water business lines, and desalination plant start-up in Hong Kong.
  • Decrease in the percentage of renewable and recycled resources consumed (due to reduced land use in MacIntyre wind farm construction).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expected to remain within SBTi target by year-end.
  • Decarbonisation Fund investing in emission reduction projects (18 initiatives selected with 20,000 tCO₂e reduction potential).
  • Implementation of HVO in construction machinery in Australia (reducing Scope 1 emissions by >99%).
  • Addressing used lithium batteries through reuse and responsible recycling.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 89% of strategic suppliers audited (H1 2024)

Responsible Procurement
  • Corporate Procedure for the Approval and Evaluation of Suppliers (PCCO01)
  • ESG Supply Chain Risk Matrix

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, CSRD, SBTi, EU Taxonomy

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Asesores S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology
  • Floating Photovoltaic Hub membrane technology
  • LIFE INDESAL project (water desalination optimization)

Awards & Recognition

  • go!SDG Awards (V2G project)
  • ASEPEYO Prize (healthy habits in the workplace)
  • Award for "Best R&D Project to tackle drought" (LIFE INDESAL)
  • Water Positive Impact Award (Lurra Bizkaia Sariak)
  • Europe's Climate Leaders 2023
  • New Energy Top 100 Green Utilities
  • Diversity Leaders 2023
  • Gaïa Rating
  • EcoVadis Platinum medal