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Environmental management

We make sustainable use of natural resources

Endesa's activities are undertaken respecting the environment and we are committed to preserving and making sustainable use of natural resources in line with circular economy principles, applying criteria for excellence.

100%
generation and distribution certified by 14001
98%
reduction of specific SO₂ emissions compared to 2005
50%
reduction in the value of our environmental footprint compared to 2019

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption

SDG 13: Climate action

For Endesa environmental excellence is an essential value in our business culture. That is why our activities are respectful with the environment and comply with the principles of sustainable development. We are firmly committed to preserving and making sustainable use of resources in line with circular economy principles, applying criteria for excellence.

We also extend this commitment to our suppliers, who are required to implement environmental policies based on these same principles, and which are applicable to all the processes right along the value chain (supply of raw materials, manufacturing processes, logistics, etc.) for the activities we undertake, always in accordance with our company's mission, outlook and principles.

With regard to compliance with our environmental commitment, we identify, assess and manage both the positive and the negative environmental impact of our activities, and strive to minimize those that are less beneficial and maximize those that are positive, by applying the basic principles included in our environmental policy.

We establish suitable management systems to achieve excellence based on ongoing improvement, aimed at preventing pollution and guaranteeing compliance with environmental legislation.

We make sustainable use of our energy and water resources and raw materials, by encouraging a reduction in the generation of waste, responsibly managing our products to guarantee maximum recovery, as well as measuring and minimizing the environmental impact by applying the best techniques and practices available, encouraging innovation and taking actions aimed at fighting against climate change.

 

Certification of environmental management systems

The assessment of the environmental risks for our activity and the environmental certifications awarded by external entities help ensure the excellence of our environmental management which is an essential part of and in line 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 2021
 
Electricity generation (thermal, hydraulic and renewable)

ISO14001:2015   9001   50001   EMAS 100%   100%   3 Thermal power stations   12 Thermal power stations (74% net power installed)
Electricity distribution 14001, 9001, 50001 100%
Port terminals
14001, 9001, EMAS, Residuo Cero 100%
Corporate headquarters and office buildings
14001, 50001, UNE-EN 171.330-3 5 main headquarters
Endesa Energía 9001, 14001 100% of its activity
Endesa X 9001, 14001 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:

ENDESA’s environmental policy

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Environmental Policy of e-distribución (Spanish version)

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Quality and Environmental Policy of Port Terminals (Spanish version)

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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:

ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certificates of e-distribution

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ISO 14001 Certificate - Endesa Thermal Generation

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Multisite ISO 14001 Certification Port Terminals

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Enel Green Power ISO 14001 Certificate

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ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and UNE-171330 (CAI) Certificates - Iberia Services

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ISO 14001 Certificate - Endesa Energy

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We communicate our environmental statements to all interested parties:

Environmental objectives

The decarbonization of the energy mix and minimization of the environmental impacts from our activity are the two main areas in which we are working to promote a sustainable business model and reduce our direct environmental foot by 1% by 2025 (compared to 2022). The following graph summarizes our environmental targets for the coming years:

Air quality in 2022
Water abstraction and waste production by 2022
Energy loss and recovery in 2022

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 2022, 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. All this helped the organisation to reduce its environmental footprint by 50% compared to 2019.

DIRECT SUB-FOOTPRINTS (FOOTPRINT UNITS)1
2020 2021 2022
Atmospheric footprint 4,039.2 3,437.1 3,454.3
Hydrid footprint 1,153.2 1,324.2 940.8
Carbon footprint 535.9 562.6 710.3
Resource consumption footprint 1.8 1.8 1.8
Waste footprint 349.8 315.3 338.1
Noise footprint 12.6 12.6 12.6
Flora and fauna footprint 5.8 5.8 5.8
Environmental footprint in ENDESA 6,098.1 5,659 (-3.1%) 5,463 (-3.5%)

 

Management of nuclear activity

We are strongly committed to managing our nuclear activity safely, as can be seen in the Nuclear Policy approved by the Board of Directors in 2011 and published on the websites of the companies that are involved in this activity. This policy establishes a commitment for all nuclear activities undertaken by Endesa as a majority or minority shareholder to be guided by the following principles: the safety and protection of workers, the public and the environment, as well as the promotion of excellence in all activities that goes beyond merely complying with legal requirements.

See more about our management of nuclear activity.

 

Environmental Sanctions and 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
2022
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 149,000
Cases in which non-monetary penalties were incurred3 0
Cases for which fines were incurred4 61
Total number of environmental legal actions as defendant5 43

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:

(1)

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.

(2)

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.

(3)

Number of administrative (non-judicial) proceedings without a monetary fine / penalty.

(4)

Number of administrative proceedings (out-of-court) with a fine/monetary sanction equal to or greater than €10,000.

(5)

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.

(*) 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.

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