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GOL's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, GOL 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, GOL has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into GOL's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GOL amounted to 3,082,218.88 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 GOL increased by 12.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
GOL's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GOL's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GOL were 3,081,851.99 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GOL reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GOL's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 73.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), GOL's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are GOL's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, GOL reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 366.89 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has GOL reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GOL's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 62.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), GOL's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 26.91% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does GOL use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, GOL reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
GOL's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into GOL's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, GOL reported 16,401.23 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 2023 disclosure of GOL 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. a
GOL's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GOL's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, GOL reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,401.23 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GOL reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GOL's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 70.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), GOL's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 88.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into GOL’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, GOL reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,081,851.99 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,871 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 796.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
GOL's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GOL's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, GOL reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 796.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 948.32, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does GOL rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, GOL ranked 6 out of 16 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
GOL is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into GOL's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, GOL reported a total carbon footprint of 3,098,620.11 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.5% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to GOL's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 99.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 0.53%. a