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Value creation metrics for the Planet
Emission Reduction
Reduction of emissions
2021
2022
Δ 22-21
Specific CO2 emissions Scope 1 (gCO2/kWh)
273
218
-20%
Reduction of specific SO2 emissions (%) (vs base year 2017)
-44.80%
-66.80%
-22.0 p.p.
Reduction of specific Nox emissions (%) (vs base year 2017)
-41.10%
-53.20%
-12.1 p.p.
Reduction of specific dust emissions(%) (vs base year 2017)
-29%
43.30%
72.3 p.p.

The fight against climate change is one of the main challenges of our Company, which is why we have defined specific actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality in the areas where we operate, focusing on developing our renewable capacity and the final closure of coal-fired plants.

Specific CO2 emissions have been reduced to 218 gCO2eq/kWh, 22% less than in 2017, confirming the progress made towards our direct emissions reduction targets of <105 gCO2eq/kWh by 2025.

Emissions for the year 2022 were reduced by 20% compared to the year 2021, driven by the greater generation of clean energy. Regarding the specific emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) they were 0.05 g/kWheq (66.8% less than in 2017), while the specific emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) were 0.17 g/ kWheq (53.2% less than in 2017) and particulate matter emissions were 0.009 g/kWheq (43.3% higher than in 2017).

Climate Change
Sustainable Finance
Emissions
Efficient Use of Resources
-0.8%
Requirement reduction water specifics1 2022
1. vs base year 2017
Water management

The responsible use of water is fundamental to protect natural ecosystems and ensure the well-being of all who live in those ecosystems, as well as the success of our business. The Group uses water for industrial power generation purposes. Part of the use of this resource is destined to thermal generation.

The increase in specific consumption is mainly due to the increase in thermal generation, mainly to the production of the San Isidro plant. The average specific extraction of the last 3 years is 0.30 liters / kWh, being for the year 2022 0.35 liters / kWh 34% more, compared to the previous year, without exceeding the consumption made in 2017.

Total water withdrawals for industrial processes and closed-loop cooling were approximately 5.84 million m3 in 2022, an increase of around 8% compared to 2021 due to the increase in thermal power generation.

Water Resources
Project WaVE

In 2022, the WaVE (Water Value Enhancement) project evaluates the use of water at our thermal and renewable energy production sites, to plan and manage specific and innovative measures, particularly in water-stressed areas.

 

Initiatives for Water Management
Circular Economy
The circular economy is an accelerator of growth along the entire value chain. A circular approach makes it possible to reduce both waste and the use of finite natural resources, while maintaining the value of goods and materials. In this way, we generate benefits for the environment related not only to the reduction of emissions along the value chain, but more generally to the mitigation of all kinds of impacts, from the consumption of water and other natural resources to the production of waste and the loss of biodiversity.
Strategic Pillars of Circular Economy
The consumption of fuels and materials in our plants throughout their life cycle has decreased by 62% compared to 2015.
Circularity across the value chain

To adopt the circular economy in a systemic way, Enel is taking integrated measures in all business areas, involving suppliers and customers, in order to have an effective and structured approach to redesign our business model.

The main areas of activity refer to relations with suppliers, asset management and customer management.

Value chain transformation
Biodiversity management
Protecting ecosystems for both their flora and fauna means respecting the life and natural and cultural heritage of our planet. At Enel we are aware of our natural capital. managing resources responsibly when designing, building and operating our production and distribution sites, where the Company performs its functions, considering the provision of innovative services to our customers.
Conservation of Natural Capital
Biodiversity Management
The Protection of Natural Capital

The protection of biodiversity is one of the strategic objectives of our company, reflecting the highest international standards and principles described in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) of the United Nations (UN).

In line with the above, and linked to the objective of No Net Loss, Enel has decided to assume a greater commitment to the conservation of forests in accordance with the principle of "No Net Deforestation", recognizing the importance in terms of richness of biodiversity and its conservation objects.

Biodiversity Projects
Generation Quality
63%
Renewable energy generation In 2022
We are one of the most relevant renewable energy players in the country with 6.4 GW of capacity with a renewable generation of 14 TWh.
Total Net Generation
37
%
Thermoelectric
63
%
Renewable
Investment Composition
2021
>85%
Investments aligned with European taxonomy
2021
>90%
Investments aligned with the SDGs
According to the 2023 - 2025 strategic plan, our total investments will reach US$ 1.7 billion
Investment Quality