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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A., commonly known as Eletrobras, is a leading player in the Brazilian energy sector, headquartered in Brasília, Brazil. Founded in 1962, Eletrobras has established itself as a pivotal entity in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, primarily focusing on hydropower, which constitutes a significant portion of its energy portfolio. With operations spanning across various regions in Brazil, Eletrobras is renowned for its extensive network of hydroelectric plants, making it one of the largest electricity companies in Latin America. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its privatisation initiatives and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. Eletrobras continues to innovate in renewable energy solutions, solidifying its market position as a leader in the transition towards a greener energy future.

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How does Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's score of 28 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. (Eletrobras) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,665,409,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,999,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 289,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for 1,376,948,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the value chain. Eletrobras has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target that encompasses all scopes of emissions. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a structured approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company is actively working towards this goal, having initiated its reduction strategy in 2023. Over the years, Eletrobras has demonstrated a fluctuating emissions profile, with total emissions peaking at approximately 13,870,272,100 kg CO2e in 2013. However, recent years have shown a downward trend, with emissions decreasing from about 8,271,800,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure in 2023. Eletrobras's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint reflect its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the electric utilities sector in Brazil.

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Scope 1
5,772,344,000
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Scope 2
575,079,000
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3,020,151,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Sa Eletrobras is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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