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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

How does Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas'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.

20

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas's score of 20 is higher than 59% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,958,097 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 313,886 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of about 1,368,077 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Eletrosul has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, while Eletrosul's emissions data provides a snapshot of its environmental impact, the lack of defined reduction goals highlights the need for a more proactive approach to climate commitments.

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Scope 1
10,464,300
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Scope 2
883,240
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Eletrosul Centrais Eletricas is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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