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Environmental management
We make sustainable use of natural resources
At Endesa we carry out our activities in an environmentally friendly way and we are committed to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
100%
of generation and distribution ISO 14001 certified
98%
reduction in specific SO₂ emissions compared to 2005
52%
reduction in footprint value compared to 2019
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption
SDG 13: Climate action
At Endesa we consider environmental excellence to be an essential value in our business culture. We engage in our activities with respect for the environment, in line with the principles of sustainable development, and we are firmly committed to the conservation and sustainable use of the resources that we use. We are dedicated to upholding a strong commitment to conserving and sustainably utilising the resources we use in accordance with the principles of the circular economy, and applying standards of excellence.
We also extend this commitment to our contractors and suppliers with whom we may establish any type of business collaboration, requiring them to implement environmental policies based on these same principles, covering all processes throughout the value chain (raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, logistics, etc.) of the activities we carry out, in line with the mission, vision, and values that shape the behavioural principles of our company.
In order to meet our environmental commitments, we identify, evaluate, and manage the positive and negative environmental aspects and impacts resulting from our activities. We strive to minimise the less beneficial ones and maximise the positive ones, applying the basic principles of action outlined in our environmental policy. We ensure compliance with current legislation and voluntary agreements by maintaining constant control in all our activities. We closely monitor and track our environmental performance and the safety of our facilities in real-time.
We make our commitments from our Environmental Policy a reality through the Environmental Management Systems of our various businesses. Our Environmental Management systems ensure that the environmental aspect is integrated into all our company's activities, incorporating the SDGs and establishing methods to assess environmental performance based on the life cycle. This way, we embrace the principles of circular economy and natural capital in managing our operations.
We strive to use energy resources, water, and raw materials sustainably, advocating for waste reduction, responsibly managing production waste to ensure maximum recovery, and measuring and minimizing environmental impact through the application of the best available techniques and practices, fostering innovation and implementing actions to combat climate change.
Certification of environmental management systems
The assessment of the environmental risks associated with the company’s activities and the environmental certificates granted by external bodies help to ensure the excellence of our environmental management, which is integrated into and aligned with our corporate strategy. These certifications mean that there is regular and systematic identification, assessment and control of any environmental impact that may be generated by our installations and operations. We currently hold the following certificates:
Certificates
| Activity | REGULATION | % certified in 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ISO14001:2015 9001 50001 EMAS | 100% 100% 3 Thermal power stations 15 Thermal power stations | |
|
Electrical generation (nuclear) |
14001, 9001 | 100% | |
|
14001, 9001, EMAS, 50001 | 100% | |
|
14001, 9001, EMAS, Residuo Cero |
100% | |
| Corporate headquarters andoffice buildings |
14001, 50001, UNE-EN 171.330-3 |
5 main headquarters |
|
| Endesa Energía |
14001, 9001 |
100% of its activity | |
| Endesa X | 14001, 9001, 50001 | 100% of its activity |
We define the policies that establish our commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources in compliance with the requirements of the ISO standards:
Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Energy Efficiency Policy of Endesa Generación (Spanish version)
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Integrated Policy on Environmental, Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Management for Office Buildings - Servicios Iberia (Spanish Version)
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We deliver excellence in environmental management through our certifications:
We communicate our environmental statements to all interested parties:
Environmental objectives
Decarbonising the energy mix and minimising the environmental impact of our activities are two of the main areas in which we are working to promote a sustainable business model and reduce our direct environmental footprint by 1% by 2026 (vs. 2023). The following graph summarises our environmental objectives for the coming years:
Environmental footprint
Endesa calculates its environmental footprint using a methodology based on the most relevant international references, including the guidelines developed by the European Union to calculate the environmental footprint for its organisations and products.
The environmental footprint is a multi-criteria measure of the company's environmental performance that evaluates the effects of the company's activities on the environment under the perspective of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) (ISO/TS 14072:2014 standard) or "cradle-to-grave analysis"; this means considering all stages from the extraction of raw materials to the management of products at the end of their useful life, through the stages of production and use.
The objectives of our environmental footprint are as follows:
- To quantify and homogenise the company's environmental performance.
- To analyse the impact of its activity on the different categories of environmental impact (sub-footprints).
- To contribute to the monitoring of the organisation's environmental performance and enable the traceability of business objectives and environmental improvements.
- To identify and assess the most significant environmental aspects with regard to the company's activity.
In 2023, Endesa maintained its commitment to excellence in environmental sustainability while easily meeting the targets for reducing its environmental footprint included in the previous Strategic Plan
| SUBHUELLAS DIRECTAS (UNIDADES DE HUELLA)1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|
Atmospheric footprint |
4.039,2 | 3.437,1 | 3.454,3 | 3.328,2 |
|
Hydrid footprint |
1.153,2 | 1.324,2 | 940,8 | 876 |
|
Carbon footprint |
535,9 | 562,6 | 710,3 | 618,3 |
|
Resource consumption footprint |
1,8 | 1,8 | 1,8 | 1,8 |
|
Waste footprint |
349,8 | 315,3 | 338,1 | 331,1 |
|
Noise footprint |
12,6 | 12,6 | 12,6 | 12,6 |
|
Flora and fauna footprint |
5,8 | 5,8 | 5,8 | 5,8 |
|
Environmental footprint in Endesa |
6.098,1 | 5.659 (-3,1%) | 5.463 (-3,5%) | 5.174 (-5,3%) |
We maintain our ambitious goal to reduce our environmental footprint.
|
Activities |
Units |
2022 | 2023 |
PES 2024-2026 objective |
|
Reduction of the environmental footprint |
% reduction (vs 2023) |
5.463 | 5.174 | 1% |
Management of nuclear activity
We are firmly committed to the safe management of our nuclear activity, as expressed in the Nuclear Policy approved by the Board of Directors in 2011 and published on the website of the companies operating in this activity. This policy sets out the commitment to act in such a way that all nuclear activities, whether Endesa is a majority or minority shareholder, have as their main priorities: The safety and protection of workers, the public and the environment, as well as the promotion of excellence in all activities, going beyond mere compliance with legal requirements.
Environmental litigation
The total number of environmental litigations for an amount exceeding €10,000 euros envisaged for 2022 amounted to 43* and there were no fines in 2022 for cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred during the period in 2022.
Below is a summary of the fines and environmental litigations incurred:
| FINES AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL CASES | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| Fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations occurring in the current reporting period1 | 0€ |
| Fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations occurring in previous reporting periods2 |
125.156,19€ |
| Cases in which non-monetary penalties were incurred3 | 0 |
| Cases for which fines were incurred4 | 0 |
| Total number of environmental legal actions as defendant5 | 6 |
Notes
For the period covered by the report, the information provided refers to the company denominated EDistribución Redes Digitales, S.L under the criteria set out below:
Amounts of environmental fines/sanctions equal to or greater than Euros 10,000, for events that occurred and were paid in the year of the report in which we are defendants in judicial or administrative proceedings, regardless of whether the fine/penalty is final or can be appealed.
Amounts for environmental fines/penalties equal to or greater than €10,000 for events that occurred in years prior to the year of the report and paid in the year of the report in which we are defendants in judicial or administrative proceedings, regardless of whether the fine/penalty is final or can be appealed.
Number of administrative (non-judicial) proceedings without a monetary fine / penalty.
Number of administrative proceedings (out-of-court) with a fine/monetary sanction equal to or greater than €10,000.
Number of environmental legal actions as a defendant in judicial proceedings, pending at the end of the reporting year, regardless of the year in which they were initiated and their amount.