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.
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In 2022, Eletrosul Centrais Elétricas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,304,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 77,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 269,337,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 8,607,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 260,438,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 293,000 kg CO2e. Eletrosul's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Eletrobras Centrais Elétricas S.A., which is responsible for the overall climate strategy and reporting. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Eletrosul. The company is part of a broader industry context where significant efforts are being made to address climate change, but specific initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data. Overall, Eletrosul Centrais Elétricas is actively engaged in monitoring its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in emissions from 2021 to 2022, reflecting a commitment to improving its environmental impact within the energy sector.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 10,464,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 883,240 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.