Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras
Petrobras's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Petrobras 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).
Petrobras has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Petrobras's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Petrobras amounted to 47,000,000 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 Petrobras increased by 2.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Petrobras's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Petrobras's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Petrobras were 46,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Petrobras reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Petrobras's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Petrobras's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Petrobras's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Petrobras reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 200,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Petrobras reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Petrobras's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 50%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Petrobras's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 100% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Petrobras use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Petrobras reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Petrobras's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Petrobras's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Petrobras reported 422,000,000 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 Petrobras includes a breakdown across 2 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
Petrobras's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Petrobras reported total Scope 3 emissions of 422,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Petrobras reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Petrobras 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Petrobras 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Petrobras disclose?
In 2024, Petrobras reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 404,000,000 tCO₂e (95.73%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,000,000 tCO₂e (4.27%)
Petrobras's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Petrobras’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Petrobras reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 493,582 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 94.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Petrobras's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Petrobras's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Petrobras reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 94.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 342.65 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Petrobras rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Petrobras ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Petrobras among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Petrobras's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Petrobras reported a total carbon footprint of 469,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Petrobras's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.98%. a