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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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Copel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copel amounted to 246,487.34 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 Copel increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 229,169.37 tCO₂e 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
- 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 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 Copel includes a breakdown across 7 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 emissions have 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 tCO₂e (98.44%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 28,905 tCO₂e (0.92%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 16,539 tCO₂e (0.53%)
Copel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,666 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.72 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Copel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Copel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Copel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.72 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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