Plaza SA
Plaza's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 15 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 Plaza's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Plaza amounted to 24,793 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 Plaza increased by 8.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Plaza's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Plaza's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Plaza were 3,038 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Plaza reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Plaza's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Plaza's Scope 1 emissions increased by 68.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Plaza's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Plaza reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,340 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 21,755 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Plaza reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Plaza's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Plaza 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Plaza's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Plaza 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Plaza use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Plaza reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Plaza reported 451,375 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 Plaza includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Plaza's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Plaza's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Plaza reported total Scope 3 emissions of 451,375 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Plaza reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Plaza's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 52.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Plaza's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Plaza disclose?
In 2024, Plaza reported emissions for 15 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 Plaza's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Plaza's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 423,009 tCO₂e (93.72%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 11,733 tCO₂e (2.6%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 9,154 tCO₂e (2.03%)
Plaza's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Plaza’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Plaza reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,038 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 498 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Plaza's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Plaza's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Plaza reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.15 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Plaza rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Plaza ranked 12 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Plaza is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Plaza's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Plaza reported a total carbon footprint of 476,168 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.17% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Plaza's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.57%. a