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Energy consumed in own operations

Measurement answer

What this metric measures

Energy consumed in own operations is the total final energy used during the reporting period by processes the reporting organization owns or controls. It is expressed in megawatt-hours and includes fossil, nuclear and renewable energy without double counting self-generated energy.

Specification

Metric specification

Result format
Single value
Unit
Megawatt-hours (MWh)
Reporting basis
Reporting period
Aggregation
Sum after common-unit conversion
Pillar
Environmental
Topic
Energy and renewables
Controlled domain
Energy
Entity type
Metric

Reporting boundary

Final energy consumed by processes owned or controlled by the reporting organization, using the same organizational perimeter as Scope 1 and Scope 2 reporting; feedstocks and fuels not combusted for energy are excluded, and onsite energy sold to third parties is not netted from consumption.

Cross-library identity

Library mappings and variants

These links compare quantity, population, boundary, period, unit, denominator, aggregation, dimensions, and method edition. Partial relationships are navigation aids only and never authorize observation reuse.

Verified source occurrences

Framework coverage

This is one canonical metric. The bindings below show every verified framework occurrence without creating duplicate metric pages. Edition, disclosure, role, and relationship remain source-specific.

  • Adopting Disclosure

    CDP Full Corporate Questionnaire 2026

    energy-consumption-total
    Publisher
    CDP
    Edition
    Full Corporate Questionnaire and Reporting Guidance 2026 v1.3, revised 6 August 2026
    Requirement
    Conditional
    Relationship
    Reuses Canonical Metric
    Mapping outcome
    Reused
    Source locator
    Q7.30.1, numeric field 4 | Q7.30.2, numeric field 4 | Q7.30.3, numeric field 5 | Q7.30.4, numeric field 4 | Q7.30.5, numeric field 5
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    European Sustainability Reporting Standards

    Source evidence
    Publisher
    European Commission
    Edition
    Consolidated text as of 1 January 2025, document version 001.001
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Defines Disclosure
    Mapping outcome
    Direct Evidence
    Source locator
    Annex I, ESRS E1-5, paragraphs 35 to 43 and application requirements AR 32 to AR 35
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    EU Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard

    energy-consumption-total
    Publisher
    European Commission / EFRAG
    Edition
    Commission delegated act adopted 3 July 2026; pending Official Journal publication
    Requirement
    Conditional
    Relationship
    Reuses Canonical Metric
    Mapping outcome
    Reused
    Source locator
    Annex I paragraph 32
    Open official framework source
  • Measurement Authority

    GHG Protocol

    76ba8f30ce37466d825f
    Publisher
    GHG Protocol
    Edition
    2015 publication
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Reuses Canonical Metric
    Mapping outcome
    Reused
    Source locator
    PDF page 53
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    GRI Standards

    GRI 302-1
    Publisher
    Global Reporting Initiative
    Edition
    Files published 19 June 2025; entry point dated 23 June 2025
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Method Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    GRI 302-1, paragraph e; taxonomy entry point dated 23 June 2025
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    SEBI BRSR Core

    3a-total-energy-consumed
    Publisher
    Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Edition
    BRSR Core Annexure 17A in the SEBI LODR Master Circular updated 30 January 2026, incorporating the 28 March 2025 amendments
    Requirement
    Conditional
    Relationship
    Reuses Canonical Metric
    Mapping outcome
    Reused
    Source locator
    Annexure 17A, printed page 215 of the 2026 Master Circular
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source
  • Adopting Disclosure

    ISSB/SASB industry-based metrics

    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Publisher
    IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board
    Edition
    Final taxonomy package published 7 November 2024
    Requirement
    Not Specified
    Relationship
    Dimensional Variant
    Mapping outcome
    Cross Library Link
    Source locator
    Record-level correspondence is retained in Sustopedia’s internal source map
    Open official framework source

Value structure

Dimensions and units

Unit
Megawatt-hours (MWh)
Reporting basis
Reporting period

Unit meaning: One megawatt-hour equals 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy.

Published dimensions

  • Energy

Calculation method

Formula information

Status
Specified
Formula type
Sum

Formula

T = Σqᵢ

Sum only non-overlapping qualifying observations that use compatible units, boundaries, periods, classifications, and method editions.

Variables

SymbolVariableDefinitionUnit
qᵢqualifying observationEach compatible observation within the qualifying population and boundary defined for Energy consumed in own operations.MWh

Verified sources

Evidence and status sources

Sustopedia checked each record-specific claim directly against primary publisher material. Labels distinguish current measurement authority from future compatibility and corroborative, legal, edition, or method status context. Corroborative evidence can support a stated limitation but cannot establish the core measurement by itself.

Measurement evidence

  • Measurement evidenceChecked 15 August 2026

    Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 of 31 July 2023 supplementing Directive 2013/34/EU as regards sustainability reporting standards

    Publisher
    European Commission
    Edition
    Consolidated text as of 1 January 2025, document version 001.001
    Locator
    Annex I, ESRS E1-5, paragraphs 35 to 43 and application requirements AR 32 to AR 35

    Supports: Official publisher reference linked specifically to the Sustopedia metric “Energy consumed in own operations”; interpret it with the source-edition basis and limitations shown on this page.

    Open official source

Use with context

Interpretation boundaries

Method disclosures required

Source-edition basis: Current in-force ESRS consolidated as of 1 January 2025

  • Conversion-factor set and calorific-value basis
  • Renewable contractual-instrument treatment
  • Self-generated and exported energy treatment

Record-specific limitations

  • Comparability depends on a disclosed conversion-factor set and consistent use of net calorific value.
  • Renewable contractual instruments and self-generated energy require an explicit method to prevent unsupported classification or double counting.

Interpret this metric with the stated reporting boundary, period convention, value shape, and unit. Results prepared with different boundaries or conventions may not be directly comparable.

Measurement evidence supports the core record-specific claims described above. Corroborative evidence can support limitations, while compatibility and status sources provide their separately labelled context. None of these cards by itself determines an organisation's legal applicability, filing readiness, assurance status, or compliance conclusion.