Companhia de Gas de Sao Paulo COMGAS
Comgás's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Comgás 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).
Comgás has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Comgás's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Comgás amounted to 9,646 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Comgás increased by 0.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Comgás's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Comgás's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Comgás were 9,474 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
Has Comgás reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Comgás's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Comgás's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Comgás's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Comgás's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Comgás reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 172 tCO₂e using the location-based method.
Has Comgás reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Comgás's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 25.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Comgás's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 22.9% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Comgás use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Comgás reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Comgás's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Comgás's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Comgás reported 10,760,761 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Comgás includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Comgás's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Comgás's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Comgás reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,760,761 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
Approximately 0.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Comgás reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Comgás's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 27.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Comgás's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Comgás disclose?
In 2023, Comgás reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Comgás's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Comgás's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 10,746,800 tCO₂e (99.95%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 4,104.45 tCO₂e (0.04%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,456.1 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Comgás's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Comgás's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Comgás reported a total carbon footprint of 10,770,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.44% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Comgás's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.09%.