Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA MG
Copasa's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Copasa 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).
Copasa has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 0000000 |
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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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Copasa's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copasa amounted to 695,192.74 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copasa increased by 38.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Copasa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copasa's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Copasa were 657,040.49 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Copasa's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Copasa's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Copasa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,152.25 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Copasa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Copasa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Copasa 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Copasa use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Copasa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Copasa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Copasa's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Copasa reported 47,910.53 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 2023 disclosure of Copasa includes a breakdown across 2 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. a
Copasa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copasa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Copasa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 47,910.53 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
Compared to the previous year (2022), Copasa's Scope 3 emissions increased by 39.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Copasa disclose?
In 2023, Copasa reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Copasa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Copasa's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 47,747.62 tCO₂e (99.66%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 162.92 tCO₂e (0.34%)
Copasa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Copasa's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Copasa reported a total carbon footprint of 743,103.27 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Copasa's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 88.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 6.45%. a