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Cpfl Energia

Cpfl Energia, officially known as Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz, is a leading Brazilian energy company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1912, Cpfl Energia has established itself as a key player in the electricity sector, primarily focusing on generation, distribution, and commercialisation of energy. The company operates extensively across several regions in Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Minas Gerais. With a diverse portfolio that includes hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generation, Cpfl Energia is committed to sustainable energy solutions. Its innovative approach to energy management and customer service has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest private electricity distributors in Brazil. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy projects, reflecting its dedication to environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Cpfl Energia's score of 23 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cpfl Energia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CPFL Energia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 757,530,000 kg CO2e, comprising 231,130,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 218,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 307,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from their operational activities. Over the years, CPFL Energia has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company emitted about 1,624,220,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 757,530,000 kg CO2e by 2023. This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2, which are directly related to their operations. CPFL Energia has set near-term reduction targets that align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming. While they have not committed to a net-zero target, their initiatives are consistent with industry standards aimed at mitigating climate change impacts. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets, focusing on emissions from Scopes 1 and 2, which are critical for their operational footprint. Overall, CPFL Energia's ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions reflect a proactive approach to climate commitments within the electric utilities sector in Brazil.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cpfl Energia's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. Cpfl Energia 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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Cpfl Energia 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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