Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP
Sabesp's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sabesp 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).
Sabesp has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Sabesp's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sabesp amounted to 1,922,561.67 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 Sabesp increased by 5.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sabesp's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sabesp's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sabesp were 1,765,045.87 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sabesp reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sabesp's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sabesp's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sabesp's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sabesp reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 157,515.8 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sabesp reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sabesp's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 55.22% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Sabesp use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sabesp reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Sabesp's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sabesp's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sabesp reported 466,119.77 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 Sabesp includes a breakdown across 5 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
Sabesp's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sabesp's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sabesp reported total Scope 3 emissions of 466,119.77 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 43.87% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 56.13% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sabesp reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sabesp's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,627.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sabesp's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sabesp disclose?
In 2024, Sabesp reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sabesp's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sabesp's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 261,629.23 tCO₂e (56.13%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 101,919.71 tCO₂e (21.87%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 88,515.51 tCO₂e (18.99%)
Sabesp's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sabesp’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sabesp reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,765,045.87 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,851 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 301.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sabesp's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sabesp's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sabesp reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 301.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 37.77 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sabesp rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sabesp ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sabesp among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Sabesp's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sabesp reported a total carbon footprint of 2,388,681.44 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.1% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sabesp's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 73.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.51%. a