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 score of 26 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Furnas's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Furnas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,109,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,072,154,830 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 376,837,380 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 276,840 kg CO2e. Furnas has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with a significant reduction from 2014, when total emissions were approximately 2,554,926,510 kg CO2e, including 1,814,944,480 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 738,407,340 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or climate pledges have not been documented. The company operates within the energy sector and is headquartered in Brazil, focusing on sustainability and emissions management. However, further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets are not available.
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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 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.
