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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras
Electricity DistributionBrazilOTC: EBR
Last verified 15 days agoeletrobras.com
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A., commonly known as Eletrobras, is a leading player in the distribution and trade services of electricity in Brazil. Headquartered in Brasília, the company operates extensively across major regions, including the North and Northeast, providing essential energy solutions to millions of customers.
Founded in 1962, Eletrobras has achieved significant milestones, including the development of large-scale hydroelectric projects that underscore its commitment to sustainable energy. The company offers a diverse range of services, from electricity generation to transmission and distribution, distinguished by its focus on renewable energy sources.
As a prominent entity in the Brazilian energy sector, Eletrobras holds a strong market position, recognised for its innovative approaches and contributions to the country's energy infrastructure. With a vision for a sustainable future, Eletrobras continues to lead the way in transforming Brazil's energy landscape.
46
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+29 vs industry average
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras’s score of 46 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Electricity Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
3.837
20182025
The Electricity Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's reported carbon emissions
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras, a Brazilian company in the distribution and trade services of electricity sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.71 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of around 2.33 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 460.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.92 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were higher, at approximately 5.67 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 289.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1.38 billion kg CO2e.
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has a Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) validated net-zero target, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030.
Its near-term SBTi targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions from generated electricity by 76% per MWh by 2029, from a 2023 base year.
- Reducing all remaining absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% within the same timeframe.
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities covering all sold electricity by 80% per MWh within the same timeframe.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting by 40% within the same timeframe.
Long-term SBTi targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions from generated electricity by 80% per MWh by 2030, from a 2023 base year.
- Reducing all remaining absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities covering all sold electricity by 85% per MWh within the same timeframe.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting by 90% within the same timeframe.
Additionally, Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2023-2025). The company also states that by 2030, all unavoidable GHG emissions from its operations will be offset to achieve net-zero.
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2029
50% reduction in Scope 1
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A – Eletrobras also commits to reduce all remaining absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% within the sam…
On track50%
2030
80% reduction in Scope 1
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A – Eletrobras commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions from generated electricity 80% per MWh by 2…
Insufficient data80%
2029
76% reduction in Scope 1
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A – Eletrobras commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions from generated electricity 76% per MWh by 2…
Insufficient data76%
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Climate initiatives
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