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Afya Participacoes Sustainability Profile

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Afya Participações, a prominent player in the Brazilian healthcare education sector, is headquartered in Brazil. Founded in 2019, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in medical education, primarily focusing on the training and development of healthcare professionals across the nation. With a diverse portfolio that includes medical schools, digital education platforms, and continuing education programmes, Afya is committed to enhancing the quality of healthcare in Brazil. Its unique approach combines traditional learning with innovative digital solutions, catering to the evolving needs of students and professionals alike. Recognised for its significant contributions to the industry, Afya Participações continues to expand its reach, solidifying its market position as a key influencer in the healthcare education landscape.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Afya Participacoes's score of 28 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Afya Participacoes's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Afya Participações reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,048,080 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,978,940 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,405,530 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 663,610 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 1,663,710 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,136,350 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 394,040 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 133,320 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions figures, Afya Participações has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organisation, maintaining a standalone reporting structure. As a healthcare organisation based in Brazil, Afya's emissions profile reflects its operational impact, and its future climate commitments will be crucial in addressing sustainability within the industry.

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20202021
Scope 1
1,136,350
0,000,000
Scope 2
394,040
0,000,000
Scope 3
133,320
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Afya Participacoes's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Afya Participacoes's primary industry is Education Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Afya Participacoes's Location?

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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 Afya Participacoes is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Afya Participacoes's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Afya Participacoes has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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