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Value creation metrics for the Planet
Emission Reduction
Reduction of emissions
2022
2023
Δ 23-22
Specific CO2 emissions Scope 1 (gCO2/kWh)
218
128
-41%
Reduction of specific SO2 emissions (%) (vs base year 2017)
-29%
-96%
-67 p.p.
Reduction of specific NOx emissions (%) (vs base year 2017)
-37%
-73%
-36 p.p.
Reduction of specific dust emissions(%) (vs base year 2017)
-41%
-50%
-9 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 the development of our renewable capacity.

Specific CO2 emissions have been reduced to 128 gCO2eq/kWh, 35% less than in 2017, confirming the progress made towards our direct emissions reduction targets of <105 gCO2eq/kWh by 2026.

Emissions for the year 2023 were reduced by 35% compared to the year 2022, driven by the greater generation of clean energy. Regarding the specific emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) they were 0.03 g/kWheq, while the specific emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) were 0.073 g/ kWheq and particulate matter emissions were 0.005 g/kWheq.

Climate Change
Sustainable Finance
Emissions
Efficient Use of Resources
-10
%
Requirement reduction water specifics1 2023
(1) vs base year 2017
Water management

The responsible use of water is essential to protect natural ecosystems and guarantee the well-being of all who live in those ecosystems, as well as the success of our business. The Company uses water for industrial energy generation purposes, especially thermal.

The reduction in specific consumption is fundamentally due to the decrease in thermal generation. The specific water extraction for the year 2023 was 0.18 liters/kWh, 29% lower than the previous year.

Total water withdrawals for industrial processes and closed-cycle cooling were approximately 5.4 million m3 in 2023, presenting a decrease of around 17% compared to 2022, due to the decrease in thermal energy generation.

Water Resources
Project WaVE

The WaVE (Water Value Enhancement) project evaluates the use of water in our electricity generation plants, with the aim of reducing its consumption throughout the production process and using the resource more efficiently, through specific and innovative measures, particularly in areas with water stress.

 

Initiatives for Water Management
Circular Economy
The circular economy is an accelerator of growth throughout 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 throughout the value chain, but more generally to the mitigation of all types 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

As a strategic accelerator of our sustainable business model in the circular economy, Enel Chile executes an action plan focused on four axes:

  • Cultural change management;
  • Link with the ecosystem;
  • Transformation of the value chain; and
  • Circularity metrics.
Circularity across the value chain

To advance towards the circular economy in a systemic way, Enel is undertaking coordinated actions in all its areas of activity, establishing collaborations with suppliers and customers. The purpose is to adopt a coherent and well-organized strategy to transform our business model.

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

Value chain transformation
Biodiversity management
Safeguarding biodiversity represents one of the strategic pillars of our company, aligning with the highest international standards and principles established in the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Following this direction and in accordance with the principle of No Net Loss, Enel is even more committed to forest protection under the concept of "Zero Net Deforestation", recognizing their crucial value due to the wealth of biodiversity they house and the efforts necessary for their conservation.
Conservation of Natural Capital
The Protection of Natural Capital
Preserving ecosystems, including both flora and fauna, is equivalent to honoring and valuing life, as well as the natural and cultural legacy of the Earth. At Enel, we recognize the importance of our natural capital, and therefore, we manage resources responsibly during the design, construction and operation of our production and distribution centers. In these places, where the Company carries out its activities, we focus on offering innovative services to our clients, always considering environmental protection.
Biodiversity Projects
Generation Quality
74
%
Renewable energy generation In 2023
We are one of the most relevant renewable energy players in the country with 8.5 GW of capacity with a renewable generation of 17.9 TWh.
Total Net Generation
26
%
Thermal
74
%
Renewable
Investment Composition
>89
%
Investments aligned with European taxonomy in 2023
>95
%
Investments aligned with the SDGs in 2023
According to the 2024 - 2026 strategic plan, our total investments will reach US$ 2.3 billion
Investment quality