Raizen Sustainability Profile
Raízen, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America. Founded in 2011, this joint venture between Shell and Cosan has rapidly established itself as a leader in bioenergy, sugar, and ethanol production. Raízen's core offerings include renewable energy solutions, sugar, and biofuels, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company is renowned for its advanced production techniques and extensive supply chain, which enhance its market position. With a focus on renewable resources, Raízen has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of sugar and ethanol in Brazil. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and operational excellence solidifies its reputation as a key player in the global energy landscape.
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Raizen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Raizen's carbon emissions in Brazil (BR) totalled approximately 842,069,320 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 13,066,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The Scope 1 emissions breakdown includes mobile combustion at about 314,340,250 kg CO2e, fugitive emissions at approximately 33,136,740 kg CO2e, and stationary combustion at around 396,470,360 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 997,674,760 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from process emissions (approximately 916,877,430 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (around 326,458,430 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions for the same year were about 4,096,440 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were substantial, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 48,602,142,130 kg CO2e. Raizen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to decrease the carbon footprint of its ethanol and sugar operations by 10% by 2030, starting from 2018 levels. These initiatives reflect Raizen's commitment to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the energy sector. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Raizen S.A. independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,128,494,300 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,463,200 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 485,782,200 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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Raizen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Raizen has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
