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Afya Participacoes

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Afya Participacoes's score of 36 is higher than 96% 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 2023, Afya Participações reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,583,160 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,192,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 7,391,160 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were recorded as zero. In the previous year, 2022, the company’s emissions totalled about 5,459,030 kg CO2e, with 2,498,090 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 524,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,436,370 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The emissions for 2021 were higher, at approximately 4,048,080 kg CO2e, with 1,978,940 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,405,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 663,610 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The data indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2021 to 2023, highlighting the need for enhanced climate commitments. However, Afya Participações has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a potential area for improvement in their sustainability efforts. Overall, while Afya Participações has made strides in reporting their emissions, the lack of reduction commitments raises questions about their long-term climate strategy.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,136,350
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
394,040
0,000,000
000,000
-
Scope 3
133,320
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Afya Participacoes's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low 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. Afya Participacoes is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Afya Participacoes is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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