Furnas
Furnas Centrais Elétricas S.A., commonly referred to as Furnas, is a prominent player in the Brazilian energy sector, headquartered in Brasília, Brazil. Established in 1957, the company has significantly contributed to the country's electricity generation and distribution, particularly in the Southeast and Central-West regions. Furnas operates primarily in the electric power industry, focusing on hydroelectric generation, transmission, and the provision of energy solutions. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of services, from energy trading to infrastructure development, setting it apart with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a strong market position, Furnas has achieved notable milestones, including the development of major hydroelectric plants that bolster Brazil's energy matrix. The company continues to play a vital role in advancing the nation’s energy landscape, ensuring reliable and efficient power supply for millions.
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Furnas's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Furnas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,075,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,072,154,830 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 376,837,380 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 276,840 kg CO2e. Furnas has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years. For instance, in 2020, their total emissions were about 855,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 590,709,450 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 242,403,660 kg CO2e. This reduction indicates a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Furnas. The absence of formal commitments suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not have set publicly available goals aligned with industry standards such as those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Furnas's emissions data reflects a significant focus on managing and reducing their carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, while continuing to monitor their overall environmental impact.
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| 2011 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 281,150,640 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,957,420 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
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Furnas 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.
