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
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Cosan's score of 14 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. Cosan's emissions data from 2021 indicates a total of approximately 51,622,052,040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,397,662,170 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 16,762,520 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 60,574,518,590 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, Cosan's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the industry in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Cosan is aware of its carbon footprint, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,398,517,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,722,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 477,709,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cosan 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.
