Copel Distribuição S.A., commonly referred to as Copel, is a leading electric utility company headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Established in 1954, Copel has grown to become a key player in the energy sector, primarily serving the southern region of Brazil, including Paraná. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing reliable electricity distribution and innovative energy solutions.
With a diverse portfolio that includes electricity distribution, telecommunications, and renewable energy projects, Copel stands out for its focus on sustainability and technological advancement. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service network and the integration of smart grid technologies. As a prominent entity in the Brazilian energy market, Copel continues to enhance its position through strategic investments and a dedication to customer service excellence.
+13 vs industry average
Copel Distribuição S.A.’s score of 38 is higher than 64% 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
Electricity Transmission is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Copel Distribuição S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Copel Distribuição S.A. reported total emissions of approximately 196,029.9 kg CO2e, comprising 13,359.2 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 183,670.7 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Looking back at previous years, in 2024, the total emissions were approximately 246,487.5 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,318.0 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 229,169.5 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions totalled approximately 965,489.0 kg CO2e, consisting of 81,690.3 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 148,798.7 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The most significant emissions data available is from 2021, where Copel Distribuição S.A. reported total emissions of approximately 246,000,680.0 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,165,000.0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 401,796,030.0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 22,654,650.0 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of approximately 206,000,000.0 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 19,138,000.0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 158,627,000.0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,187,000.0 kg CO2e. Currently, Copel Distribuição S.A. does not have any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL, indicating a corporate family relationship. Overall, while Copel Distribuição S.A. has made strides in reporting its emissions, it has yet to establish specific reduction initiatives or targets to address its carbon footprint effectively.
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Copel Distribuição S.A.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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