Telefonica Brasil SA Sustainability Profile
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.
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Telefonica Brasil SA's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Telefonica Brasil SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion, about 1,962,411,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 25,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 63,429,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 302,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included categories such as purchased goods and services (about 186,712,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 50,202,000 kg CO2e). Telefonica Brasil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 100% offsetting of unabated Scope 1 and 2 emissions in key markets by 2025. Additionally, the company has outlined a long-term pathway to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets reflect a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction. The emissions data is sourced directly from Telefonica Brasil S.A. and does not cascade from any parent organization.
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| 2016 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,855,544,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Telefonica Brasil SA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Telefonica Brasil SA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
