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C-E1 -1 & C-E1-2| Total Amount of Direct Emissions (Scope 1) |
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Emissions Sources (tCO2eq) |
PPC S.A |
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Scope 1: Direct GHG Emissions |
15,119,165.56 |
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Direct emissions from stationary combustion |
14,874,270.36 |
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Thermal production units participating in EU ETS |
14,822,468.35 |
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Thermal production units not participating in EU ETS |
48,908.73 |
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Fuel combustion in power generators for energy production in the distribution network |
0.00 |
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From building heating/other fixed equipment |
2,893.28 |
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Direct emissions from mobile combustion |
45,796.29 |
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Direct emissions from physical & chemical processes |
124,118.74 |
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Direct fugitive emissions from the release of GHGs |
5,669.92 |
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Direct emissions from land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) |
69,310.24 |
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GHG intensity of Scope 1 emissions (tCO2eq/ € million) |
1,393.85 |
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C-E2-1 & C-E2-2| Total amount of indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2) |
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Emission Sources (tCO2eq) |
PPC S.A |
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LOCATION BASED |
MARKET BASED |
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Scope 2: Indirect emissions from imported energy |
261,424.25 |
324,878.36 |
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Indirect emissions from imported electricity |
261,424.25 |
324,878.36 |
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Distribution network losses |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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Indirect emissions from imported energy |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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GHG intensity of Scope 2 emissions (tCO2eq/ € million) |
24.10 |
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** The presented value pertains to electricity consumption using the location-based method. |
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C-E3-1| Energy consumption and production |
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Total amount of energy consumed within the organisation (MWh)
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47,102,562.67 |
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C-E3-2| Percentage of electricity consumed (%) |
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Percentage of electricity consumed (%) |
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Electricity purchased for consumption (MWh)x100 |
/ |
Total energy consumption within an organisation (MWh) |
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1.61 |
= |
75,888,562.14 |
/ |
47,102,562.67 |
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C-E3-4| Total energy production (MWh) |
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Total energy production (MWh) |
= |
* Non–renewable electricity,fuel,heating and steam produced (MWh) |
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Renewable electricity,fuel,heating and steam produced (MWh) |
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22,445,282,79 |
= |
22,445,282.79 |
+ |
0.00 |
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C-E3-5| Percentage of energy produced from renewables (%) |
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Percentage of energy produced from renewables (%) |
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Energy produced from renewable sources (MWh)x100 |
/ |
Total energy consumption production (MWh) |
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0,00 |
= |
0,00 |
/ |
47,102,562.67 |
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Α-E1 | Total amount of other indirect emissions (Scope 3) |
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Emission Sources (tCO2eq) |
PPC S.A |
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Scope 3: Total amount of other indirect emissions |
182,497.27* |
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Indirect emissions from purchased goods & services (Category 1) |
81,139.45 |
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Indirect emissions from purchased capital goods (Category 2) |
29,880.02 |
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Indirect emissions from fuels & energy (Category 3) |
- |
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Emissions from upstream transportation & distribution (Category 4) |
34,545.83 |
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Indirect emissions from waste generated in operations (Category 5) |
8,270.17 |
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Indirect emissions from business travel (Category 6) |
245.67 |
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Indirect emissions from employee commuting (Category 7) |
5,963.68 |
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Indirect emissions from upstream leased assets (Category 8) |
0.00 |
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Indirect emissions from downstream transportation & distribution (Category 9) |
1,471.54 |
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Indirect emissions from processing of sold products (Category 10) |
0.00 |
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Indirect emissions from use of sold products (Category 11) |
20,923.78 |
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Indirect emissions from end-of-life treatment of sold products (Category 12) |
57.14 |
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Indirect emissions from downstream leased assets (Category 13) |
0.00 |
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Emissions from Franchises (Category 14) |
0.00 |
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Emissions from Investments (Category 15) |
0.00 |
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*The value presented does not correspond to the final Scope 3 emissions as it does not include emissions of Category 3 where the calculation is in progress due to a revision of the methodology. |
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Α-E2 | Climate change risks and opportunities - Discussion of climate change-related risks and opportunities that can affect business operations |
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The shaping of PPC Group’s strategy is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the risks and opportunities associated with it, including the potential impacts of climate change. Therefore, PPC Group’s strategic planning is based on a detailed short-, medium- and long-term analysis of all risks and opportunities arising from the development of electricity systems, including risks related to climate change. In order to identify the opportunities related to climate change, as well as the risks. related to both climate conditions change and energy transition, PPC has adopted an approach which is in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) of the Financial Stability Board. More information regarding the risks and opportunities arising from climate change is provided in the Group's Annual Report for the year 2022 (page 106-110). |
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Α-E3 | Waste management |
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Type of Waste |
Quantity (tn) |
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Total amount of hazardous waste |
10,068,72 |
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Total amount of non-hazardous waste |
1,057,704.33 |
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Percentage of waste by type of treatment - Recycled |
0.61% |
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Percentage of waste by type of treatment - Composted |
0% |
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Waste management - Percentage of waste by type of treatment - Incinerated |
0.01%
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Percentage of waste by type of treatment - Landfilled |
97.53%
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Α-E4 | Total amount of effluent discharge containing polluting substances |
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Total amount of effluent discharge containing polluting substances |
0m3 |
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The facilities of PPC (energy production plants, mines) are equipped with modern systems for treating their liquid waste, in accordance with the conditions specified in the Environmental Impact Assessment for each installation. The disposal of treated liquid waste is carried out either in natural surface receptors or underground, depending on the location of the installation and the relevant approvals. The Company systematically monitors the quantities and characteristics of the generated liquid waste and regularly informs the competent authorities, as required. The treated liquid waste does not contain pollutants in concentrations higher than those permitted by relevant legislation limits. Within the Company's premises, wastewater treatment facilities (biological treatment plants) operate in compliance with legislation at all times. For elements subject to monitoring requirements, the results of the analyses are within the established limits. Given the small size of the Biological Treatment Units (<30 Population Equivalent), the environmental impacts from the operation of these units are of minor significance, both in the natural and human-made environment of the area. |
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Α-E5 | Biodiversity sensitive areas |
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The areas where PPC's mining activities are carried out are not included in the NATURA 2000 Network or other protected areas. The company's hydropower installations located within protected areas (based on the NATURA maps of the Ministry) are 8 and cover an area of 78.29 km2 (pages 148-149 of the 2021 Sustainability Report). Additionally, within protected areas are the Keratea-Lavrion Thermal Power Plant and the Meliti Thermal Power Plant (including the area for the disposal of solid by-products). It is noted that PPC's projects existed long before the establishment of the Natura 2000 areas. The pan-European Natura 2000 network for the protection of species and their habitats was established in 1992 with the issuance of Directive 92/43/EEC. The national list of areas of the European Ecological Network Natura 2000 was revised by Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (Government Gazette 4432/B/15-12-2017). Therefore, what is currently protected are the ecosystems shaped by the construction of PPC's hydropower projects (dams, artificial lakes, etc.) in combination with the operation of hydropower stations over the years. |
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SS-E4| Water management |
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Regulatory Risks The Group could potentially incur significant costs from continuing to comply with the environmental legislation which is constantly being updated, especially in relation to water resources. Continuing to comply with constantly updated legislation can have an impact on business activity, results, financial position and cash flows. Water management issues in the near future may lead to the adoption and implementation of preventative and corrective measures, with potential restrictions on or even termination of existing activities or projects. Future application of Directives or Regulations which lead to major environmental investments and/or potential payment for the use of water by hydroelectric plants and/or thermal power plants and by third party users via the supply of water via those plants could affect the Group's business decisions and strategy in this sector which is vital for energy transition. Physical risks Electricity consumption is subject to seasonal fluctuations and is mainly affected by climate conditions. However, the immense penetration of RES into electricity generation has led to major changes in meeting the residual load which must be covered by thermal and hydroelectric power plants both in terms of seasonality and in relation to the intraday load curve. At present, maximum load demand appears more frequently in winter. Electricity production may also depend on climate conditions, such as droughts or heat waves, which may limit energy production due to requirements to comply with specific flow requirements for rivers downstream from facilities or related to cooling of power plants or due to the speed and direction of winds or sunshine for producing electricity from renewable sources. Weather conditions are beyond the Group's control and consequently it is not possible to provide any guarantee that hydroelectric plants will be able to meet their expected power generation levels. If hydrological conditions lead to drought or other conditions which negatively affect hydroelectric production, there could be a major negative impact on the Group's results. Lastly, any rise in sea levels will cause major damage to coastal infrastructure which means that the uninterrupted supply of electricity to island and coastal areas is uncertain. Reputational Risks Due to the volume and complexity of processes which require the use of water resources, failures in water management may occur in the future, causing a potential risk to the Company's reputation as to its responsibility regarding its environmental impacts. Violations of applicable environmental laws and regulations or failure to comply with permits could lead to the shutdown of power plants, fines or lawsuits or other sanctions causing negative publicity. Water Management in the Hydroelectric Power Plants Through hydroelectric projects, flood protection is achieved, and the water supply and irrigation needs of adjacent areas are served. Additionally, dams ensure a minimum continuous flow in the riverbed (ecological flow), even during periods of severe drought, thus significantly contributing to the protection and management of the country's water resources. The operation of the stations is programmed in a way that fulfills the conditions of ecological flow, water supply, and irrigation needs, in collaboration with the relevant regions (annual/daily scheduling), as well as the energy requirements of the system. Water Management in the Thermal Power Plants In the areas around thermal power plants, water discharges occur from various sources and for various purposes, such as in the cooling towers of the power plants. The pumped water ends up in different surface water receptors (rivers) or in the atmosphere as water vapor. The use of water is compatible with the existing River Basin Management Plans (RBMP), following the approval of the corresponding strategic environmental impact studies by the state for the respective drainage basins of the regions to which the Units belong. This is done without imposing quantitative or qualitative burdens on the water systems from which extraction is made or into which water quantities are reintroduced after use. Water management in lignite mining Lignite mines conduct surface water withdrawals from their pumping stations, as well as groundwater extractions from hydrogeological drilling, to ensure hydraulic protection against water influx during exploitation. In the mining areas of the Public Power Corporation (PPC), the extracted waters (both surface and groundwater) for mine protection, not used to meet these needs, are made available to neighboring municipalities, mainly for irrigation purposes. Surplus quantities are redirected to surface water receptors (Sulu stream, irrigation channels, Hymaditida-Petra stream in the Western Macedonia Lignite Center, as well as the Alfeios River in the Megalopolis Lignite Center), enhancing the water balance of the respective areas, improving the quality of surface waters, and ensuring the balance of the ecosystem, including, in some cases, the ecological flow (Sulu stream). These conclusions are derived from existing studies. An environmental monitoring program is implemented to track and record environmental parameters related to monitoring the level of the piezometric surface of the aquifer through piezometric drilling within the mining area and in the broader area outside it. The recording is done quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, and daily for water quality characteristics at selected locations. The monitoring network and the density of monitoring points are selected to facilitate the assessment of water-related impacts due to activities in lignite mines, and these assessments take into account the applicable legislation. In connection with the above, it is mentioned that for all mines, relevant Annual Drainage and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports on the Water Environment are prepared. Additionally, Annual Environmental Quality Reports are prepared for lignite mines, which are submitted to the competent services of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the respective Regional Services, providing evidence of compliance with environmental conditions. |