Banco do Brasil SA
Banco do Brasil's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Banco do Brasil 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).
Banco do Brasil has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Banco do Brasil's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Banco do Brasil amounted to 48,062.307 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 Banco do Brasil increased by 25.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Banco do Brasil were 18,333.202 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Banco do Brasil's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,729.105 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 50.83% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Banco do Brasil use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Banco do Brasil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Banco do Brasil's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported 42,517.964 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 Banco do Brasil includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,517.964 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Banco do Brasil reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 35.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Banco do Brasil 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Banco do Brasil disclose?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported emissions for 6 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 Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 12,675.734 tCO₂e (29.81%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,059.193 tCO₂e (23.66%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,349.242 tCO₂e (21.99%)
Banco do Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Banco do Brasil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,333.202 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,945 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Banco do Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Banco do Brasil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.76 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Banco do Brasil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Banco do Brasil ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Banco do Brasil is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Banco do Brasil's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Banco do Brasil reported a total carbon footprint of 90,580.271 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.08% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Banco do Brasil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 46.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.82%. a