Cosan SA
Cosan's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Cosan 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).
However, Cosan has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Cosan's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cosan amounted to 2,404,732 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 Cosan decreased by 35.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Cosan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cosan's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cosan were 2,395,754 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Cosan reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cosan's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cosan's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Cosan's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Cosan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,978 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Cosan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cosan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 38.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cosan's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 47.2% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Cosan use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Cosan reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Cosan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cosan's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Cosan reported 61,885,741 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Cosan includes a breakdown across 0 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.
Cosan's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cosan's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Cosan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 61,885,741 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Cosan reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cosan's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 15.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cosan's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cosan 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Insights into Cosan's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Cosan reported a total carbon footprint of 64,290,473 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.15% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Cosan's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.73%.