Italian energy company Enel has increased its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target per kilowatt-hour to 80% from 70% below 2017 levels.
The company said the new goal has been certified in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global initiative validating corporate decarbonisation strategies.
It said that the new SBTi-approved target entails a reduction in the group’s 2030 direct emission threshold to 82 grams per CO2eq/kWh from 125gCO2eq/kWh corresponding to the previous 70% target, which was announced last year.
Enel added that it is on the path to full decarbonisation by 2050 and has already decreased direct greenhouse gas emissions per kWh by more than 36% in 2019 compared with 2007 levels.
Enel chief executive and general manager Francesco Starace (pictured) said: “With our commitment to such a drastic reduction in our emissions, we are leading the way in the fight against global warming.
“As we progress along this path, we are working relentlessly to maintain our leadership in the energy transition through an ever-increasing focus on carbon-free activities. We are increasing the share of renewables in our generation mix.
“We are working with our customers towards energy efficiency and electrification, enabling change through reliable, digitised and resilient grids.
“A truly innovative and sustainable company is one that does not hold back from embracing change, but strives to lead it.”