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Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas

Eletrosul Centrais Elétricas S.A., commonly referred to as Eletrosul, is a prominent player in Brazil's energy sector, headquartered in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a key provider of electricity, primarily focusing on the generation and transmission of energy across the southern and central regions of Brazil. Eletrosul's core services include hydroelectric power generation and the operation of extensive transmission lines, which are vital for ensuring energy distribution. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, contributing significantly to Brazil's renewable energy landscape. With a strong market position, Eletrosul has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its transmission network, which enhances energy accessibility and reliability for millions of consumers.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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

Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas's score of 36 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Eletrosul Centrais Elétricas reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 4,358,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,958,097,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 313,886,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,368,077,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 4,830,000,000 kg CO2e, the company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which decreased by approximately 636,000,000 kg CO2e and 634,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Eletrosul has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This near-term target reflects the company's dedication to addressing its direct and indirect emissions and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the energy sector.

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Scope 2
883,240
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, 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 Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas 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
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