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StoneCo Ltd
StoneCo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, StoneCo 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).
StoneCo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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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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 StoneCo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofStoneCo amounted to8,647.14metric 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 StoneCodecreased by 4.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
StoneCo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are StoneCo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of StoneCo were 8,350.16 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has StoneCo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, StoneCo's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), StoneCo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are StoneCo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, StoneCo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 222.88 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 296.98 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has StoneCo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, StoneCo's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 102.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), StoneCo's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 18.67% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does StoneCo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, StoneCo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
StoneCo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into StoneCo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, StoneCo reported 25,225.77 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of StoneCo includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
StoneCo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, StoneCo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,225.77 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 51.93%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.07%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has StoneCo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, StoneCo's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 416.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions increased by 121.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does StoneCo disclose?
In 2024, StoneCo reported emissions for 7 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 StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 12,063.06 tCOâ‚‚e(47.82%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,171.89 tCOâ‚‚e(20.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,727.62 tCOâ‚‚e(18.74%)
StoneCo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into StoneCo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, StoneCo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,350.16 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 381 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.93 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
StoneCo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does StoneCo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, StoneCo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.93 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.31, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does StoneCo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, StoneCo ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places StoneCo among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into StoneCo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, StoneCo reported a total carbon footprint of 33,872.91 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 66.18% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to StoneCo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.65%.a