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 86% 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, headquartered in Brazil, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 63,597,817,630 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,200,069,820 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,841,660 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 60,389,906,150 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Raizen has demonstrated a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. In previous years, emissions have varied, with notable figures such as 56,807,039,150 kg CO2e in 2022 and 51,622,052,040 kg CO2e in 2021. The company’s emissions profile reflects its operations in the sugar and bioenergy sectors, which are inherently carbon-intensive. While Raizen has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, its ongoing emissions reporting suggests an awareness of its environmental responsibilities. The company’s focus on transparency in emissions data is crucial for stakeholders interested in its climate commitments and performance.
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| 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
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.
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.
