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GOL's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 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 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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 GOL's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GOL amounted to 3,050,155.31 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 GOL decreased by 1.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
GOL's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GOL's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GOL were 3,049,668.25 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 71.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), GOL's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are GOL's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, GOL reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 487.06 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 49.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), GOL's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 32.75% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does GOL use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, GOL reported 735,897.97 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 GOL includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, 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 2024, GOL reported total Scope 3 emissions of 735,897.97 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has GOL reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GOL's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,240.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), GOL's Scope 3 emissions increased by 109.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
Insights into GOL’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, GOL reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,049,668.25 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,096 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 984.89 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 2024, GOL reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 984.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 988.13, 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 2024, GOL ranked 13 out of 25 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 2024, GOL reported a total carbon footprint of 3,786,053.28 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.25% increase compared to 2023, 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 80.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.44%.a