2022 Report
ACCIONA Energía projects seek a positive impact on the planet through business models based on decarbonisation, ecosystem conservation and the circular use of resources.
The goal is to broaden the awareness for the transition to a decarbonized economy, to generate net positive natural capital, to develop zero waste projects, and to significantly increase the supply of quality water and its sustainable use with high technology.
The ranking covers more than one hundred of the largest electricity companies in the world and values them according to their CO₂ emissions and their installed capacity in renewable technologies.
| Environmental indicators | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | Var |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEX aligned with the European Taxonomy of activities | 100 % | 100 % | - |
| Renewable energy production (GWh) | 23,910 | 24,075 | -2.6 % |
| Emissions avoided (millions tCO2e) | 13.2 | 13.4 | -0.7 % |
| Scope 1+2 GHG emissions (thousands of tCO2e) * | 10.1 | 16.6 | -39.5 % |
| Non-hazardous waste going to landfill (thousands of tons) * | 0.6 | 1.2 | -50 % |
| Percentage of waste recovery (%) | 98 % | 97 % | +0.5 pp |
| Water consumption (hm3) * | 1.41 | 1.44 | -0.3 u |
| Net positive emissions through nature-based solutions (No. of trees planted) | 123,134 | 74,947 | 64.3 % |
* Note: FY 2021 restated.
In the field of renewable energies in which ACCIONA Energía operates, the transition towards a circular economy will not only allow a significant reduction in the use of natural resources and in environmental impact, but will also imply an economic opportunity derived from the competitive advantage and, if the appropriate processes are developed, will enable a better recovery and regeneration of natural capital.
ACCIONA Energía has had a Circular Economy Policy since 2021, the principles of which are summarized as follows:
Industrial activity has an impact on the environment. For this reason, ACCIONA Energía prioritizes the precautionary principle in all its activities.
The integrated management of environmental, climate and water risks; the reduction and offsetting of emissions generated; the promotion of the circular economy and the preservation of biodiversity are all actions integrated into the company’s business model.
In 2022, ACCIONA Energía allocated 22.5 million euros to the management (prevention, reduction, or repairment) of the environmental impacts generated by the company’s activity, of which 20.3 million euros were due to expenses and 2.2 million euros to investments.