UOL Sustainability Profile
UOL, or Universo Online, is a leading Brazilian internet services and digital content provider headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1996, UOL has established itself as a key player in the Brazilian digital landscape, offering a diverse range of services including web hosting, online payment solutions, and digital advertising. With a strong presence across major operational regions in Brazil, UOL caters to millions of users, providing unique products such as its robust cloud services and comprehensive news portal. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to offer broadband internet in Brazil, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider. UOL's commitment to innovation and quality has earned it numerous accolades, making it a prominent name in the internet and technology industry.
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UOL's score of 45 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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UOL's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, UOL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,269,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,031,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,361,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included 646,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 11,934,000 kg CO2e from downstream leased assets. Comparatively, in 2022, UOL's total emissions were about 34,103,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,261,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 32,842,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 20,213,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. UOL has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company. The organisation's emissions data is self-reported, and it has disclosed emissions across all three scopes. The company has also reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, such as 9.3 kg CO2e per guest night and 89,000 kg CO2e per square metre of gross floor area occupied for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023. Overall, UOL's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting reflects an awareness of its environmental impact, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,638,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 38,704,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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UOL's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
UOL's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 36% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.
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UOL'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.
UOL 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.
