Raizen
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 score of 33 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Raizen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Raizen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,597,817,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,200,069,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 7,841,660 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 60,389,906,150 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from the use of sold products. In previous years, Raizen's emissions have shown a general upward trend. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 56,807,039,150 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,742,975,300 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at around 54,049,929,110 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Raizen's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the company in managing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for achieving broader climate goals.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 9,463,200 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 485,782,200 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Raizen 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.
