Minerva SA

Common Name
Minerva
Country
Brazil
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
40,000
Ticker
BEEF3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Minerva S.A. is a leading producer and distributor of beef and other protein products, operating extensively across South America. The company focuses primarily on the export and processing of chilled...

Minerva's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Minerva 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).

Minerva has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Minerva's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Minerva amounted to 394,468.45 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 Minerva increased by 3.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Minerva's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e+20%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Minerva's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Minerva were 337,934.63 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Minerva reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Minerva's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Minerva's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Minerva's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.

What are Minerva's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Minerva reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,533.82 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Minerva reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Minerva's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Minerva 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Minerva's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 38.02% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Minerva use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Minerva reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.

Minerva's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Minerva's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Minerva reported 21,461,246.18 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 Minerva includes a breakdown across 9 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.

Minerva's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202305.5 M11 M16.5 M22 MtCO2e+5%+22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Minerva's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Minerva reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,461,246.18 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 99.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Minerva reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Minerva's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Minerva's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Minerva disclose?

In 2023, Minerva reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Minerva's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Minerva's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 20,888,397.26 tCOâ‚‚e (97.33%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 324,700.2 tCOâ‚‚e (1.51%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 128,727.16 tCOâ‚‚e (0.6%)

Minerva's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(97.3%)

Insights into Minerva's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Minerva reported a total carbon footprint of 21,855,714.63 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Minerva's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.55%.

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