Azul SA
Azul's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Azul completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Azul has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Azul's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Azul amounted to 3,389,189.397 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Azul increased by 2.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Azul's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Azul's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Azul were 3,388,732.654 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Azul reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Azul's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Azul's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Azul's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Azul reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 456.743 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Azul reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Azul's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 40.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Azul's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 14.64% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Azul use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Azul reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Azul's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Azul's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Azul reported 960,986.658 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Azul includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Azul's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Azul's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Azul reported total Scope 3 emissions of 960,986.658 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 98.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Azul reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Azul's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 26,113.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Azul's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Azul disclose?
In 2024, Azul reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Azul's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Azul's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 869,369.929 tCO₂e (90.47%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 27,538.624 tCO₂e (2.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 24,951.788 tCO₂e (2.6%)
Azul's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Azul’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Azul reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,388,732.654 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,161 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,072.16 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Azul's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Azul's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Azul reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,072.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 944.6, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Azul rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Azul ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Azul is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Azul's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Azul reported a total carbon footprint of 4,350,176.055 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.57% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Azul's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 77.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 22.09%.a