Itaipu Binacional, officially known as Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1973, this joint venture between Brazil and Paraguay has become one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world, primarily operating along the Paraná River.
Itaipu's core business revolves around the generation of clean, sustainable energy, with a unique focus on innovative technology and environmental stewardship. The plant has achieved remarkable milestones, including setting world records for energy production. Renowned for its efficiency and commitment to sustainability, Itaipu Binacional plays a pivotal role in the energy landscape of South America, significantly contributing to the electricity supply of both Brazil and Paraguay.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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Itaipu Binacional's reported carbon emissions
Itaipu Binacional, headquartered in Brazil (BR), is committed to climate action with detailed emissions reporting. For the year 2022, Itaipu Binacional reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,158,430 kg CO2e. This total includes Scope 1 emissions amounting to about 8,125,480 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,004,440 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. The organisation's sustainability report for 2022 is available as a reference. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 8,748,080 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 8,004,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 663,930 kg CO2e. Scope 2 data was also not reported for 2021. The emissions for 2020 totalled around 15,016,680 kg CO2e. This figure was composed of approximately 14,377,200 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 601,730 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions were not disclosed for 2020. While Itaipu Binacional's disclosures show progress in reporting Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, Scope 2 emissions data is consistently missing. The available data does not detail specific reduction targets or achievements. However, Itaipu Binacional is identified as a current subsidiary, and its climate commitments are cascaded from Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás for initiatives like Science Based Targets (SBTi) and RE100. Further details on their specific reduction strategies and targets are not provided in the given information.
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Itaipu Binacional’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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