Raízen, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 2011, this joint venture between Shell and Cosan has rapidly established itself as a leader in bioenergy, sugar, and ethanol production. Raízen's core offerings include renewable energy solutions, sugar, and biofuels, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company is renowned for its advanced production techniques and extensive supply chain, which enhance its market position. With a focus on renewable resources, Raízen has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of sugar and ethanol in Brazil. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and operational excellence solidifies its reputation as a key player in the global energy landscape.
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In 2024, Raizen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,453,253,430 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,179,506,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,270,420 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 51,262,476,190 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In Brazil specifically, Raizen's emissions for 2024 included approximately 842,069,320 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 130,660 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of ethanol and sugar production by 2030, starting from 2018 levels. Additionally, Raizen aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company's emissions data is sourced directly from Raízen S.A., ensuring accuracy and transparency in their climate commitments. Raizen's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,128,494,300 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,463,200 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 485,782,200 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Raizen is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.