Telefonica Brasil SA
Telefonica Brasil's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil 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).
Telefonica Brasil has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 Telefonica Brasil's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telefonica Brasil amounted to 88,996 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telefonica Brasil decreased by 16.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Telefonica Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telefonica Brasil's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telefonica Brasil were 25,567 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Telefonica Brasil reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Telefonica Brasil's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 59.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telefonica Brasil's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Telefonica Brasil's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 63,429 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Telefonica Brasil reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Telefonica Brasil's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 72.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telefonica Brasil's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.07% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Telefonica Brasil use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Telefonica Brasil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Telefonica Brasil's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported 302,358 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 2023 disclosure of Telefonica Brasil includes a breakdown across 5 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. a
Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 302,358 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 83.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Telefonica Brasil reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Telefonica Brasil 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telefonica Brasil disclose?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil 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 Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 186,712 tCO₂e (61.75%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 55,482 tCO₂e (18.35%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 50,202 tCO₂e (16.6%)
Telefonica Brasil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telefonica Brasil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,567 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,742 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Telefonica Brasil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telefonica Brasil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.97 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Telefonica Brasil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Telefonica Brasil is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Telefonica Brasil's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported a total carbon footprint of 391,354 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.75% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Telefonica Brasil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.21%. a