Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais COPASA MG
Copasa's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 3 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 Copasa's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copasa amounted to 755,363.452 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 Copasa increased by 8.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Copasa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copasa's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Copasa were 698,455.486 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Copasa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Copasa's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 51.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copasa's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Copasa's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Copasa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,552.392 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 56,907.966 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Copasa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Copasa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 42.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copasa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 49.16% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Copasa use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Copasa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Copasa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Copasa's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Copasa reported 85,513.211 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 Copasa includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Copasa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copasa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Copasa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 85,513.211 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 Copasa reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Copasa's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 149.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copasa's Scope 3 emissions increased by 78.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Copasa disclose?
In 2024, Copasa reported emissions for 3 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 2024, the largest contributors to Copasa's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 67,838.661 tCO₂e (79.33%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 17,526.935 tCO₂e (20.5%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 147.615 tCO₂e (0.17%)
Copasa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Copasa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Copasa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 698,455.486 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,275 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 547.73 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Copasa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Copasa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Copasa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 547.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 20.63, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Copasa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Copasa ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Copasa among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Copasa's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Copasa reported a total carbon footprint of 840,876.663 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.16% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Copasa's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 83.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 10.17%.a