Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras
Petrobras's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Petrobras amounted to 45,900,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Petrobras decreased by 3.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Petrobras's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Petrobras's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Petrobras were 45,800,000 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 25.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Petrobras's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Petrobras's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Petrobras reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 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 75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Petrobras's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Petrobras 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Petrobras use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Petrobras reported 441,000,000 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Petrobras reported total Scope 3 emissions of 441,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% 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 (2022), 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 2023, Petrobras reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. b
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 2023, the largest contributors to Petrobras's Scope 3 emissions were: b
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 422,000,000 tCO₂e (95.91%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 18,000,000 tCO₂e (4.09%)
Petrobras's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Petrobras’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Petrobras reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 102,409 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 447.23 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 2023, Petrobras reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 447.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 318.87, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Petrobras rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Petrobras ranked 14 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Petrobras is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Petrobras's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Petrobras reported a total carbon footprint of 486,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.57% decrease compared to 2022, 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 90.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.41%. a