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NOS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, NOS 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).
NOS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 |
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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into NOS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNOS amounted to26,254metric 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 NOSdecreased by 30.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
NOS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NOS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NOS were 3,988 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has NOS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NOS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), NOS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are NOS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, NOS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,766 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 22,266 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has NOS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NOS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 53.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), NOS's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 32.52% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does NOS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, NOS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
NOS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into NOS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, NOS reported 169,411 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of NOS includes a breakdown across 11of 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
NOS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NOS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, NOS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 169,411 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 74.94%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.06%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has NOS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NOS's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 45.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), NOS's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NOS disclose?
In 2024, NOS reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of NOS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to NOS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 57,525 tCOâ‚‚e(34.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 50,983 tCOâ‚‚e(30.15%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 41,347 tCOâ‚‚e(24.45%)
NOS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NOS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, NOS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,988 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,765 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
NOS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does NOS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, NOS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.36, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does NOS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, NOS ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
NOS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into NOS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, NOS reported a total carbon footprint of 195,665 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to NOS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.38%.a