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Companhia Paranaense de Energia

Common Name
Copel
Country
Brazil
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
4,396
Ticker
CPLE6
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Companhia Paranaense de Energia Preferred B is a class of preferred shares issued by Companhia Paranaense de Energia, commonly known as Copel. Copel is a significant utility company in Brazil, primari...

Copel's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Copel 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).

Copel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Copel’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Copel's Integrated Report 2024
a. Copel's Integrated Report 2024
b. Copel's Integrated Report 2021
b. Copel's Integrated Report 2021

Insights into Copel's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCopel amounted to246,487.34metric 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 Copelincreased by 6.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Copel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-54%+231%+61%-79%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Copel's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Copel were 17,317.97 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Copel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Copel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Copel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 78.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Copel's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Copel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 223,406.49 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 229,169.37 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Copel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Copel's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 54.01% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Copel use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Copel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Copel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Copel's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Copel reported 3,149,230.23 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Copel includes a breakdown across 7of 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

Copel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e+27%+63%+4246%+151%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Copel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Copel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,149,230.23 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 1.56%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.44%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Copel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Copel's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 22,464.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Copel's Scope 3 emissions increased by 151.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Copel disclose?

In 2024, Copel reported emissions for 7 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 Copel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Copel's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,100,056 tCOâ‚‚e(98.44%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 28,905 tCOâ‚‚e(0.92%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 16,539 tCOâ‚‚e(0.53%)

Copel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(98.4%)

Insights into Copel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Copel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,317.97 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,666 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Copel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,000500,00010,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JCSCTJPortland General ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,412,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,440Scope 1 Intensity: 1,864.23 tCO2e/$MCPFL EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,770 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,900Scope 1 Intensity: 11.71 tCO2e/$MRedeia CorporacionYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,659Scope 1 Intensity: 15.67 tCO2e/$MChina Southern Power Grid Energy StorageYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,553 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MJJJilin Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,896,189 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,883Scope 1 Intensity: 6,850.03 tCO2e/$MEnergisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 524,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,353Scope 1 Intensity: 97.92 tCO2e/$MCCConsumers EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,482,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,166Scope 1 Intensity: 1,741.89 tCO2e/$MOGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,040,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,674Scope 1 Intensity: 3,380.58 tCO2e/$MFortisYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,069,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1,008.62 tCO2e/$MSSShenzhen Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,570,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,647Scope 1 Intensity: 4,527.93 tCO2e/$MAlliant EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,121,958 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,981Scope 1 Intensity: 3,296.15 tCO2e/$MCCChina National Nuclear PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MTTTXNM EnergyYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,844,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,250Scope 1 Intensity: 2,153.56 tCO2e/$MTaesaYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 6.87 tCO2e/$MEquatorialYear: 2024Scope 1: 923,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,988Scope 1 Intensity: 132.15 tCO2e/$MHydro OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,898Scope 1 Intensity: 16.77 tCO2e/$MJJJiangsu GuoxinYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,131,335 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,061Scope 1 Intensity: 11,684.72 tCO2e/$MTernaYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,422 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,795Scope 1 Intensity: 20.93 tCO2e/$MIdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MEversource EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 153,699 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,901Scope 1 Intensity: 12.92 tCO2e/$MRatch GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,984,325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,269Scope 1 Intensity: 3,929.24 tCO2e/$MPOWERGRIDYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,360Scope 1 Intensity: 9.29 tCO2e/$MMega FirstYear: 2023Scope 1: 486,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 287Scope 1 Intensity: 1,696.10 tCO2e/$MNational GridYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,467,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,778Scope 1 Intensity: 187.86 tCO2e/$MNeoenergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,226Scope 1 Intensity: 14.99 tCO2e/$MCopelYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,666Scope 1 Intensity: 4.72 tCO2e/$M

How does Copel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Copel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 187.86, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Copel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Copel ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Copel among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Copel's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Copel reported a total carbon footprint of 3,395,717.57 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 129.01% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Copel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.75%.a

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