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Cosan

Cosan S.A., a leading Brazilian multinational, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1936, the company has evolved into a prominent player in the energy and logistics sectors, with significant operations across Brazil and other regions in South America. Cosan is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes sugar and ethanol production, fuel distribution, and logistics services. Its unique integration of renewable energy solutions and innovative logistics systems sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Cosan has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational efficiency. The company continues to drive sustainable practices, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to Brazil's energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cosan'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Cosan's score of 23 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cosan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cosan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,597,817,630 kg CO2e, comprising 3,200,069,820 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,841,660 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 73,476,116,970 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions in 2022 being about 56,807,039,150 kg CO2e. Over the years, Cosan's emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions in 2022 at approximately 2,742,975,300 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 14,134,740 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions have consistently represented the largest portion of their carbon footprint, reaching approximately 65,656,880,670 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Cosan. The company has not specified any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other reduction commitments. As a major player in the global market, Cosan's climate strategy will be crucial in addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,398,517,000
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Scope 2
10,722,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
477,709,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cosan's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high 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. This request for Cosan is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Cosan is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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