UOL
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
UOL's score of 40 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. Over the past five years, UOL has demonstrated a trend of reducing emissions. In 2019, their total emissions were about 41,342,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a significant reduction to the current figures. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 2,638,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 1,238,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 38,704,000 kg CO2e to 32,031,000 kg CO2e over the same period. Despite these reductions, UOL has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or formal climate pledges. Their ongoing efforts reflect an industry-wide recognition of the need for sustainable practices, although further commitments could enhance their climate strategy. UOL's emissions intensity metrics, such as 9.3 kg CO2e per guest night in 2023, indicate a focus on improving efficiency alongside emissions reductions.
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Get Started| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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UOL 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.
