StoneCo Ltd
StoneCo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 6 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 StoneCo's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of StoneCo amounted to 9,016.823 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 StoneCo increased by 17.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
StoneCo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are StoneCo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of StoneCo were 8,766.567 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), StoneCo's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are StoneCo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, StoneCo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 182.989 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 250.256 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has StoneCo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), StoneCo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 70.82% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does StoneCo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, StoneCo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, StoneCo reported 11,366.044 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 StoneCo includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
StoneCo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, StoneCo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,366.044 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions increased by 132.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does StoneCo disclose?
In 2023, StoneCo reported emissions for 6 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 StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to StoneCo's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,453.792 tCOâ‚‚e (56.78%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,084.587 tCOâ‚‚e (27.14%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,156.145 tCOâ‚‚e (10.17%)
StoneCo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into StoneCo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, StoneCo reported a total carbon footprint of 20,382.867 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 62.35% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to StoneCo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 55.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 43.01%.