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Telefonica Brasil SA

Telefonica Brasil SA, a prominent telecommunications provider, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1998, the company has significantly shaped the Brazilian telecom landscape, offering a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. As a subsidiary of the global Telefonica Group, Telefonica Brasil operates primarily in major urban regions, delivering innovative products that cater to both individual and business needs. Its core offerings, such as the Vivo brand for mobile services, are distinguished by their extensive coverage and advanced technology. With a strong market position, Telefonica Brasil has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for millions of customers. The company continues to lead in the telecommunications sector, focusing on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Telefonica Brasil SA's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Telefonica Brasil SA's score of 45 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telefonica Brasil SA's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telefonica Brasil SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 302,358,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 25,567,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 63,429,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 302,358,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (186,712,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (50,202,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 281,581,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 32,190,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 74,682,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were again substantial, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (177,770,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, Telefonica Brasil SA's emissions were approximately 346,715,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 63,018,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 230,945,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Telefonica Brasil SA's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the need for enhanced strategies to address their climate impact.

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Scope 1
63,018,000
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Scope 2
230,945,000
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Scope 3
346,715,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telefonica Brasil SA's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Telefonica Brasil SA is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Telefonica Brasil SA 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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