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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:
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.
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
89.6% less SO2 and 49.6% less NOx compared with 2005
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
€ 1,705 million, an increase of 4.3% in environmental activities compared with 2017
25 initiatives
25 initiatives
25 initiatives
22.1% less than in 2016
22.1% less than in 2016
22.1% less than in 2016
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
Increase in recirculation cycles and greater reuse
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
94 electric cars in the fleet
659 acquired by employees
100,000 kilometres in our e-carsharing programme
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
Optimisation of spaces to reduce energy consumption
10% reduction in water consumption in 2018
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
100% of the generation and distribution facilities are ISO 14001 certified
Indicator | 2005 | 2020 | Variation |
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Absolute emissions of CO2 (million tonnes) | 51 | 24.3 | -52% emissions |
Specific emissions of CO2 (g/kWh) | 540 | 332 | -39% emissions |
Indicator | 2021 |
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CO2 reduction in buildings (vs. 2018) | -17% |
CO2 reduction in fleet (vs. 2018) | -17% |
Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
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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 |
Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
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Water consumption (m3/MWh) | 0.80 | 0.44 | -45% water consumption |
Indicator | 2018 | 2021 | Variation |
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Reduction of electricity losses (%) | 9.65 | 8.89 | -8% losses |
Percentage of losses measured at substation busbar - OS Criteria
Indicator | 2021 |
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Waste production in generation | Less than 37,000 tons |
Reuse of combustion products from coal plants | 35% |
Coal products include ashes, slag and gypsum