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Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná, commonly known as Sanepar, is a leading provider of collected and purified water and distribution services in Brazil. Headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, the company has been serving the region since its establishment in 1963, focusing on sustainable water management and sanitation solutions.
Sanepar operates primarily in the state of Paraná, delivering essential services to millions of residents. Its core offerings include water supply, sewage treatment, and waste management, distinguished by a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Recognised for its operational excellence, Sanepar has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in water treatment technology and extensive infrastructure development. As a key player in the water and sanitation industry, Sanepar continues to enhance the quality of life for communities while maintaining a strong market position in Brazil.
-6 vs industry average
Companhia De Saneamento Do Parana’s score of 12 is lower than 37% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Water Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Water Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Companhia De Saneamento Do Parana (Sanepar) reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions for 2021 as 766,353,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as 62,781,680 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2020, their Scope 1 emissions were 1,022,960,510 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 43,869,550 kg CO2e. For 2018, Scope 1 emissions were 23,982,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled 52,020.41 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included 42,650.26 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and 6,109.75 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were 15,627,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 65,012.13 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 53,816.35 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and 6,403.51 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. For 2016, Scope 1 emissions were 1,244.86 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 56,285.09 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included 50,931.59 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and 5,165.18 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Sanepar has committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. They have also committed to reducing their Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Sanepar's efforts in maintaining burners in anaerobic reactors and sludge digesters contributed to reducing biogas by 26.12%, equating to approximately 257,000 metric tons of CO2e between 2021 and 2023.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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