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Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda

Pontes Indústria de Cera Ltda, commonly referred to as Pontes, is a leading Brazilian manufacturer headquartered in Brazil. Established in the early 1990s, the company has carved a niche in the wax industry, specialising in the production of high-quality waxes for various applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial uses. With a strong presence in key operational regions across Brazil, Pontes is renowned for its innovative formulations and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core products, including natural and synthetic waxes, stand out for their purity and performance, catering to diverse market needs. Pontes has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in the wax sector, known for its reliability and customer-centric approach. As a result, it has garnered a solid reputation and a loyal client base, making it a prominent player in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda's score of 13 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 4,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,200,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by setting ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, aligning its efforts with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to contribute to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
1,400,000
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Scope 2
1,400,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,500,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pontes Industria De Cera Ltda is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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