NOS SGPS SA
NOS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 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 |
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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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NOS amounted to 37,511 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 NOS decreased by 2.41%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of NOS were 4,545 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NOS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NOS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), NOS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are NOS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, NOS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,686 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,966 tCO₂e 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 31.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), NOS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NOS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does NOS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, NOS reported 191,033 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 NOS includes a breakdown across 11 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
NOS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NOS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, NOS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 191,033 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 71.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.26% 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 emissions have decreased by 38.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), NOS's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NOS disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to NOS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 62,854 tCO₂e (32.95%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 54,618 tCO₂e (28.63%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 51,775 tCO₂e (27.14%)
NOS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NOS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, NOS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,545 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,768 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.57 tCO₂e 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 2023, NOS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.35 , 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 2023, NOS ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, NOS reported a total carbon footprint of 228,544 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.03% decrease compared to 2022, 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 83.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.42%. a