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 40 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Raizen's carbon emissions in Brazil totalled approximately 842,069,320 kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from stationary combustion, and about 7,069,110 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Globally, the company reported total emissions of around 54,453,253,430 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,179,506,820 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 11,270,420 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 51,262,476,190 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. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Raizen S.A. independently reports its emissions and climate initiatives.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
