Light SA

Common Name
Light
Country
Brazil
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
4,587
Ticker
LIGT3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Light S.A. is a prominent utility company based in Brazil, primarily focusing on the generation, distribution, and commercialization of electric energy. It serves a critical role in supplying power to...

Light's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, Light 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, Light has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Light's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Light amounted to 124,304.76 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Light decreased by 59.96%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Light's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e-64%-18%-3%+57%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Light's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Light were 17,473.961 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Light reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Light's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2021), Light's Scope 1 emissions increased by 57.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Light's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, Light reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,830.799 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Light reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Light's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 38.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2021), Light's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 64.31% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Light use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, Light reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.

Light's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022075 k150 k225 k300 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Light's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, Light reported 28,840.925 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 2022 disclosure of Light includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Light's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-69%+64%-30%+85%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Light's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, Light reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,840.925 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Light reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Light's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2021), Light's Scope 3 emissions increased by 85.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

Insights into Light's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, Light reported a total carbon footprint of 153,145.685 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 53.03% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Light's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 69.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.83%.

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