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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Petrobras's score of 32 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petrobras's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petrobras reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,800,000,000 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 Scope 3 emissions of about 441,000,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Petrobras has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the company continues to report its emissions annually, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies in alignment with global sustainability goals. Overall, Petrobras's emissions data highlights the significant scale of its operations and the associated environmental challenges, underscoring the importance of robust climate commitments in the oil and gas sector.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
