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Petrobras

Petrobras, officially known as Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., is a leading energy company headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1953, Petrobras has grown to become a key player in the global oil and gas industry, with significant operations across South America and beyond. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside renewable energy initiatives. With a strong focus on deepwater oil extraction, Petrobras has pioneered advanced technologies that set it apart in the market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant discoveries in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, which have bolstered its position as one of the largest oil producers in Brazil. Petrobras continues to innovate and adapt, maintaining its status as a vital contributor to the energy sector while striving for sustainability and efficiency.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petrobras's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Petrobras's score of 29 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petrobras's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Petrobras reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,900,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 45,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 441,000,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Petrobras has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments, focusing on improving its operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. Overall, Petrobras's emissions data highlights the scale of its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full impact of its operations on climate change.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petrobras's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Petrobras is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Petrobras 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Taking Reduction Action?

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