Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A., commonly known as Eletrobras, is a leading player in the Brazilian energy sector, headquartered in Brasília, Brazil. Founded in 1962, Eletrobras has established itself as a pivotal entity in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, primarily focusing on hydropower, which constitutes a significant portion of its energy portfolio. With operations spanning across various regions in Brazil, Eletrobras is renowned for its extensive network of hydroelectric plants, making it one of the largest electricity companies in Latin America. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its privatisation initiatives and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. Eletrobras continues to innovate in renewable energy solutions, solidifying its market position as a leader in the transition towards a greener energy future.
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,665,409,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,999,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 289,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,376,948,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Eletrobras has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions from generated electricity by 76% per MWh by 2029, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut all remaining absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. For Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities, Eletrobras aims for an 80% reduction per MWh by 2029. Furthermore, it targets a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Long-term goals include an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions from generated electricity by 2030, alongside a 90% reduction in all remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company also aims for an 85% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Eletrobras's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,772,344,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 575,079,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,020,151,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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