Climate Change Data

Enel Américas

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025-2027)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,760 thousand tCO2eq (Scope 1, 2, 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,896 thousand tCO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:~5.2 teq de CO2
Renewable Energy Share:55%
Total Energy Consumption:2.8 Mtep
Water Consumption:5.49 M m3
Waste Generated:50% waste recovery

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Energy Transition
  • Social Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Governance
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Sustainable Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable energy share in generation portfolio to 73% by 2023 (from 56% in 2020) through merger with EGP Américas.
  • Avoided ~6.9 million tCO2eq in direct CO2 emissions from electricity production (Scope 1).

Social Achievements

  • Launched various applications and strengthened digital channels to improve customer relations.
  • Implemented teleworking for over 74% of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Supported healthcare systems and provided basic necessities to local communities in response to COVID-19.
  • Provided easy payment options and flexible billing arrangements for vulnerable customers.
  • Implemented various initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity and inclusion.

Governance Achievements

  • Merger with EGP Américas approved, consolidating renewable energy generation business.
  • Ranked among the top ten companies in Latin America for corporate governance (GovernArt and VigeoEiris).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions throughout the value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 73% renewable energy share in generation portfolio by 2023.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable capacity by 6.8 GW by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and communities.
  • Economic crisis worsening inequalities in Latin America.
  • Drop in energy demand due to lower consumption and difficulty in collecting distribution payments.
  • Social conflicts potentially jeopardizing operational continuity.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Prioritized health and safety of workers and implemented teleworking.
  • Strengthened health and food supplies for local communities.
  • Supported vulnerable customers and guaranteed continuity of contracts with suppliers.
  • Implemented digital systems to manage plants safely.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implemented a strategy of continuous dialogue and community engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Incorporation of sustainability factors into tender processes.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Drought
  • Temperature increases
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Technological changes
Opportunities
  • Growth in renewable energy generation
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 13

Company's business strategy contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Smart charging systems
  • Smart home ecosystem
  • Residential solar products
  • Energy efficiency solutions

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainability Yearbook 2021 (Bronze Class)
  • S&P Dow Jones Index (DJSI) inclusion
  • FTSE4Good inclusion
  • Vigeo-Eiris ranking
  • MSCI ESG rating AA
  • Sustainalytics low-risk ranking
  • Corporate Knights Carbon Clean 200™ Ranking

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14 million tCO2eq
Scope 1 Emissions:1.7 million tCO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:0.7 million tCO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:6.0 million tCO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:69%
Water Consumption:3.8 million m3
Carbon Intensity:149 gCO2/KWheq (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electrification
  • Grid Modernization
  • Customer Centrality
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Governance
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable generation capacity by 4.7 GW, totaling 10.9 GW (almost 70% of total capacity)
  • Reduced direct CO2 emissions intensity by 149 gCO2/KWheq
  • Achieved 67% renewable energy generated
  • Avoided 22.2 million tCO2eq through various initiatives

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee well-being programs, including mental health support and flexible work arrangements
  • Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming for 50% women in selection processes and 29% female managers
  • Community investment initiatives focusing on access to clean energy and economic development
  • Implemented various programs to improve customer experience and satisfaction

Governance Achievements

  • Solid corporate governance structure with transparency and ethical conduct
  • Adherence to international standards and national regulations
  • Implementation of a Global Compliance Model and Criminal Risk Prevention Model

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 80% renewable energy generation
  • Reduce direct CO2 emissions intensity to 82 gCO2e/kWh
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy losses to 10.8%
  • Increase smart meter installations to 1.5 million

Environmental Challenges

  • Water scarcity due to prolonged drought in some regions
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Social conflicts
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Data privacy concerns
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented efficient water management protocols
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Continuous dialogue with stakeholders and community engagement
  • Strengthened cybersecurity measures
  • Defined a Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) for each country

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • ESG factors incorporated into bidding processes

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Drought
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Changes in energy prices
  • Policy and regulatory changes
  • Technological changes
Opportunities
  • Growth of renewable energy
  • Electrification of consumption
  • Development of new energy services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 13

Enel Américas integrates these SDGs into its business plan, focusing on education, clean energy, economic growth, innovation, sustainable cities, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Smart meters
  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
  • Energy efficiency solutions
  • Digital grid management platforms

Awards & Recognition

  • Dow Jones Sustainability Index inclusion
  • Sustainability Yearbook 2022 Bronze Class
  • FTSE4Good inclusion
  • Moody's ESG Solutions Best Emerging Markets Performers
  • Sustainalytics low-risk rating
  • CDP B rating

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:17,047,000 tCO2eq/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,560,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,010,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:9,504,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:71% of total energy use
Water Consumption:3.83 thousand m3/year
Carbon Intensity:123 gCO2eq/kWh (Scope 1)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Clean Electrification
  • People
  • Nature
  • Growth Drivers (Innovation, Digitization, Circular Economy)
  • ESG Fundamentals (Governance, Human Rights, Health & Safety)

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed 545 MW of new renewable capacity.
  • Began construction on the second phase expansion of Enel Green Power Brazil's Lagoa dos Ventos wind farm (largest in South America).
  • Began construction on the Enel Green Power Colombia Guayepo I & II solar farm (set to become the largest photovoltaic project in Colombia).
  • 71% renewable generation capacity.
  • 85% EBITDA from low-carbon products, services, and technologies.
  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 10% compared to 2021.
  • Recycled 720 tons of material in Colombia.

Social Achievements

  • Launched global Wellbeing program for employee psychological, physical, and social wellbeing.
  • Conducted annual work climate and commitment survey (Open Listening) with 72% participation.
  • Implemented a hybrid work model.
  • Improved Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 17 points in Brazil.
  • Provided free access to vital energy (24-hour service) with batteries in Colombia.
  • Provided Braille power bills in Brazil and Colombia for visually impaired customers.
  • Implemented the About People methodology in Colombia and Central America to enhance talent development and retention.

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors approves strategic, industrial, and financial plans, including ESG aspects.
  • Board of Directors Committee oversees key sustainability issues.
  • ESG is integrated into key corporate decision-making processes.
  • Achieved high ratings from Dow Jones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good, CDP, MSCI ESG Indexes, and Moody’s ESG Solutions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 98% renewable energy capacity by 2025.
  • Reduce direct emissions intensity to 72 gCO2 eq/kWh by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable capacity by 3.5 GW by 2025.
  • Reduce thermal capacity by 0.5 GW by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change risks (physical and transition risks).
  • Social conflicts.
  • Ineffective stakeholder engagement.
  • Health and safety risks.
  • Risks related to diversity and inclusion and talent attraction and retention.
  • Governance risks (illegal acts, corruption, etc.).
  • Digitization, business continuity, and cybersecurity risks.
  • Rising electricity prices leading to vulnerable customers and fuel poverty.
  • Bureaucracy and required authorizations delaying energy transition.
  • Commodity price volatility.
  • Slowdowns and disruptions in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Effective preventive and mitigation measures of environmental impacts and risks.
  • Continuous dialogue at the territorial level.
  • Materiality analysis, dialogue-based engagement strategy, and shared value creation.
  • Culture of prevention and safety, policies, and training.
  • Diversity and talent management and promotion policies.
  • Internal Control and Risk Management System.
  • Annual due diligence process.
  • Digital transformation of value chain management system.
  • Progressive decarbonization and commercial focus on renewables, grids, and customers.
  • Energy transition-oriented strategy focused on electrification and renewables.
  • Solid strategic positioning in new businesses.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Incorporation of ESG requirements in bidding processes.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Changes in resource availability
Transition Risks
  • CO2 pricing and emissions policies
  • Changes in commodity prices
  • Changes in market design and permitting procedures
  • Changes in competitive structure
Opportunities
  • Growth in renewables
  • Electrification of consumption
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • New technologies for grid resilience

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: WELL Platinum (Brazil)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Investments in renewable energy, grid modernization, electrification of consumption, and climate action initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Smart meters
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • Energy efficiency solutions (eHome, eIndustries, eCity, eMobility)
  • Smart grid technologies

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainability Yearbook 2023 (Top 5%)
  • CDP A- rating
  • Various awards in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru (see report for details)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,196 thousand tCO2eq (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,890 thousand tCO2eq (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:587 thousand tCO2eq (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:7,718 thousand tCO2eq (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:90.4% (2023)
Water Consumption:3.36 million m3 (2023)
Carbon Intensity:78 gCO2/kWh (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Human Rights
  • Sustainable Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 25% to 4.89 million tCO2eq compared to 2022.
  • Added 1.8 GW of new renewable capacity, bringing renewable energy share to 90.4% of total installed capacity (14.6 GW).

Social Achievements

  • Launched the largest fleet of public transport electric buses in São Paulo (nearly 50 vehicles).
  • Presented the first public charger network for electric vehicles in Colombia (15 charging stations in Bogotá).

Governance Achievements

  • Completed the sale of several generating plants and concessions in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia as part of corporate simplification.
  • Maintained high ESG ratings and index inclusions (DJSI, FTSE4Good, MSCI, CDP, etc.).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase EBITDA to US$4.3-4.5 billion by 2026.
  • Increase net income to US$1.4-1.5 billion by 2026.
  • Achieve 98% renewable energy capacity by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce OPEX by US$100 million by 2026.
  • Increase smart meters to 2.9 million by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • High interest rates expected to persist in the medium term.
  • Risk of climate change adding volatility to markets and requiring resilient grids.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and geopolitical factors.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on corporate simplification and strategic investments in Brazil and Colombia.
  • Investments in grid modernization and digitalization to improve service quality and resilience.
  • Selective approach to renewable energy investments to maximize returns and reduce risks.
  • Implementation of efficiency actions to reduce OPEX by US$100 million over three years.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of qualified suppliers evaluated under sustainability criteria (2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics
  • Enel Global Compliance Program
  • Zero Tolerance with Corruption Plan
  • Human Rights Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (heat waves, floods, windstorms, fires)
  • Changes in resource availability (water, wind, solar radiation)
Transition Risks
  • Policy and regulatory changes
  • Market dynamics (commodity prices, energy mix, competition)
  • Technological changes
Opportunities
  • Growth in renewable energy
  • Electrification of consumption
  • Development of new technologies and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 37001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

Business model focused on just energy transition, contributing to affordable and clean energy, resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric mobility solutions
  • Smart meters
  • Energy storage
  • Energy-efficient lighting

Awards & Recognition

  • S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 (Top 10%)
  • MSCI AAA rating

Reporting Period: 2025-2027

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:0.0036 MtCO2eq (2023, avoided emissions)
Renewable Energy Share:99.6% (2027 target)
Water Consumption:3.82 million m3 (total withdrawal, 2023)
Waste Generated:0.32 mn t (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Natural capital
  • Employees, Suppliers, Communities and Customers
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total absolute emissions (MtCO2eq) by -38% vs 2017 (2023 data)
  • Avoided emissions increased by +89.6% vs 2017 (2023 data)
  • Coal phase-out by 2027
  • Achieved 99.6% emission-free production by 2027
  • Waste sent for recovery increased to 81% in 2023

Social Achievements

  • More than 33,000 ha of protected areas in Colombia
  • More than 700,000 trees planted in Colombia
  • More than 30,000 beneficiaries from biodiversity initiatives in Colombia
  • Over 2,750 female students involved in STEM career guidance initiatives (in the last 3 years)
  • Training hours per capita increased by +19% in 2023

Governance Achievements

  • CEO’s short-term variable remuneration linked to ESG targets (Safety, Net Income, EBITDA, FCF)
  • Board of Directors composition with 50% independent directors, 33% women, and diverse nationalities
  • Implementation of various policies including Human Rights Policy, Code of Ethics, Zero Tolerance of Corruption Plan, and Global Compliance Programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Decarbonize the supply chain by 2040
  • Biodiversity No Net Loss for new infrastructures by 2030
  • No Net Deforestation by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Exit from coal power generation by 2027
  • 100% renewable fleet by 2027
  • 100% sales from renewables by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing acute and chronic physical climate risks (heat, floods, icing, wildfires, etc.)
  • Transition risks related to regulatory changes and market shifts
  • Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adaptation activities varying by technology and assets’ features (e.g., resilience response, incident management, infrastructure robustness improvements)
  • Prioritizing phenomena and scenario analysis, linking scenarios to business operations
  • Impact assessments to quantify effects at operational, economic, and financial levels
  • Implementing operational and strategic actions informed by impact assessments (e.g., capital allocation, business activities)
  • Advocating for climate actions aligned with the Paris Agreement
  • Sustainable supply chain management with mandatory sustainability requirements and supplier audits

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of qualified suppliers assessed for health and safety, environmental, and human rights/business ethics aspects (2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Mandatory sustainable requirements
  • Sustainability KPIs (incentive factors)
  • Compliance with Enel’s Human Rights Policy, Code of Ethics, Zero Tolerance of Corruption Plan, and Global Compliance Programs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heat
  • Floods
  • Icing
  • Hail storms
  • Wildfires
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TNFD, SBTN, GRI, UN Global Compact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4
  • 7
  • 13

Enel Américas’ sustainable strategy directly targets 4 SDGs while contributing to all the others. The ambition of zero emissions lies at the heart of the strategy.

Awards & Recognition

  • 1st place in the Firjan (RJ) Sustainability Award in 2024 (Grids + EGP)
  • 2nd place in the GRI Award in 2023 (Grids + EGP)