SABESP
SABESP, officially known as Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo, is a leading water and sewage utility company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1973, SABESP has grown to serve over 28 million residents across the state, making it one of the largest sanitation companies in Latin America. Operating primarily in the water supply and wastewater management sectors, SABESP is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers a range of services, including potable water distribution, sewage treatment, and environmental management, distinguished by its advanced technology and efficient operational practices. With a strong market position, SABESP has received numerous accolades for its efforts in improving public health and environmental standards. Its dedication to enhancing the quality of life for millions underscores its pivotal role in the sanitation industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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SABESP's score of 22 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SABESP's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SABESP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,230,419,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,884,783,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 117,069,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 51,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, SABESP has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable peak in 2021 at approximately 2,502,218,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. SABESP's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon footprints in the water and sanitation sector. The company’s emissions intensity metrics, such as carbon emissions per employee and electricity consumption per cubic metre of water, are critical for assessing its sustainability performance.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,750,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 221,212,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,445,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SABESP 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.
