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Natural Gas Extraction
BR
updated 11 days ago

Cosan

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Cosan S.A., a leading Brazilian multinational, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1936, the company has evolved into a prominent player in the energy and logistics sectors, with significant operations across Brazil and other regions in South America. Cosan is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes sugar and ethanol production, fuel distribution, and logistics services. Its unique integration of renewable energy solutions and innovative logistics systems sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Cosan has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational efficiency. The company continues to drive sustainable practices, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to Brazil's energy landscape.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

Cosan's score of 47 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cosan's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cosan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This follows a significant increase in emissions in 2023, where total emissions reached about 63,597,817,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,200,069,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 7,841,660 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 73,476,116,970 kg CO2e. Cosan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to climate action, with a focus on achieving substantial reductions in the near term. The company is currently on track to meet these targets, which are part of its broader sustainability strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Cosan S.A., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Cosan's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing trend among corporations to address climate change through measurable targets and transparent reporting.

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201520162018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,142,217,300
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0,000,000,000
000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
20,022,600
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00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
Scope 3
428,830,200
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cosan's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cosan is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Cosan 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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