Plaza SA
Plaza's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Plaza 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).
Plaza has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Plaza's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Plaza amounted to 22,906 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 Plaza decreased by 16.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Plaza's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Plaza's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Plaza were 1,792 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Plaza's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 39.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Plaza's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Plaza reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,564 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 21,114 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Plaza reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Plaza's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.25% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Plaza use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Plaza reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Plaza's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Plaza's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Plaza reported 376,653 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 Plaza includes a breakdown across 8 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.
Plaza's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Plaza's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Plaza reported total Scope 3 emissions of 376,653 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Plaza's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Plaza 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Plaza disclose?
In 2023, Plaza reported emissions for 8 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 Plaza's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Plaza's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 354,886 tCOâ‚‚e (94.22%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 10,884 tCOâ‚‚e (2.89%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 4,587 tCOâ‚‚e (1.22%)
Plaza's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Plaza's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Plaza reported a total carbon footprint of 399,559 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.62% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Plaza's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.28%.