Fitesa
Fitesa, officially known as Fitesa S.A., is a leading manufacturer in the nonwoven fabric industry, headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1981, the company has expanded its operations across key regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its global presence. Fitesa specialises in producing high-quality nonwoven materials primarily for the hygiene, medical, and industrial sectors. Renowned for its innovative approach, Fitesa offers a diverse range of products, including spunbond, meltblown, and composite fabrics, which are distinguished by their superior performance and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering eco-friendly manufacturing processes, positioning itself as a market leader. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Fitesa continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
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Fitesa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fitesa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,888,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,889,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 933,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 967,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,888,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,921,030,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 894,067,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,228,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Fitesa's total emissions reached approximately 2,327,280,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,953,547,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 904,351,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,322,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing emissions from 2019 (180,098,000 kg CO2e) to 2020 (188,961,000 kg CO2e) and then to 2021, before implementing measures that appear to have stabilised emissions in subsequent years. Fitesa has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company’s emissions intensity has varied, with reported values of 520.0 kg CO2e/tonne in 2019, 490.0 kg CO2e/tonne in 2020, 580.0 kg CO2e/tonne in 2021, 620.0 kg CO2e/tonne in 2022, and 630.0 kg CO2e/tonne in 2023. Overall, while Fitesa has made strides in managing its emissions, the absence of clear reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,953,547,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 904,351,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,322,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Fitesa 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.
