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Our environmental management figures
Our commitment to the environment leads us on to seeking excellence in environmental management which we carry through in all our activities’ processes.
At Endesa, we are aware of the importance of using natural resources responsibly to ensure the future of the planet. That is why we seek to use the cleanest and most efficient technologies available and we adopt environmental policies to minimise the environmental effects of our activities.
We know that environmental management that seeks excellence is essential to move towards a more sustainable future. See below for figures that show the results and upcoming objectives of our environmental management:
Achievements and upcoming goals in our fight against climate change
The conservation of the environment is a principle which is permanently integrated into the management of our company and our decision making. Our environmental strategy is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
ODS 6: Clean water and sanitation
ODS 12: Responsible production and consumption
ODS 13: Climate action
ODS 14: Life below water
ODS 15: Life on land
We seek excellence in our environmental management to contribute to the fight against climate change.
The figures that demonstrate our commitment
Data at 31 December 2018
Reduction of emissions
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
Reduction of emissions
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
Reduction of emissions
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
Investment in environmental activities
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
Investment in environmental activities
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
Investment in environmental activities
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
Projects aimed at conserving biodiversity
25 initiatives
Projects aimed at conserving biodiversity
25 initiatives
Projects aimed at conserving biodiversity
25 initiatives
Reduction of the environmental footprint
22.1% less than in 2016
Reduction of the environmental footprint
22.1% less than in 2016
Reduction of the environmental footprint
22.1% less than in 2016
Sustainable use of water in generation activities
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
Sustainable use of water in generation activities
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
Sustainable use of water in generation activities
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
Promotion of electric vehicles
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
Promotion of electric vehicles
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
Promotion of electric vehicles
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
Efficient consumption
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
Efficient consumption
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
Efficient consumption
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
Environmental certification
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
Environmental certification
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
Environmental certification
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
Our upcoming goals
32% reduction in Endesa's direct environmental footprint in 2021 (vs. 2018)
Decarbonisation
| Indicator | 2005 | 2020 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute emissions of CO2 (million tonnes) | 51 | 24.3 | -52% emissions |
| Specific emissions of CO2 (g/kWh) | 540 | 332 | -39% emissions |
Decarbonisation targets by 2021
| Indicator | 2021 |
|---|---|
| CO2 reduction in buildings (vs. 2018) | -17% |
| CO2 reduction in fleet (vs. 2018) | -17% |
Air quality
| Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific SO2 emissions (g/kWh) | 0.64 | 0.31 | -52% emissions |
| Specific NOx emissions (g/kWh) | 0.95 | 0.83 | -13% emissions |
| Specific emissions of particles (g/kWh) | 0.021 | 0.016 | -24% emissions |
Water consumption
| Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption (m3/MWh) | 0.80 | 0.44 | -45% water consumption |
Distribution
| Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of electricity losses (%) | 9.65 | 8.89 | -8% losses |
Percentage of losses measured at substation busbar - OS Criteria
Waste management
| Indicator | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Waste production in generation | Less than 37,000 tons |
| Reuse of combustion products from coal plants | 35% |
Coal products include ashes, slag and gypsum