Ultrapar Participacoes SA
Ultrapar Participacoes's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes 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).
Ultrapar Participacoes has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ultrapar Participacoes's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ultrapar Participacoes amounted to 30,594 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 Ultrapar Participacoes decreased by 32.86%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ultrapar Participacoes were 27,322 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ultrapar Participacoes reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 94.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,272 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ultrapar Participacoes reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 53.26% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Ultrapar Participacoes use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ultrapar Participacoes's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported 62,811,296 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 Ultrapar Participacoes includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported total Scope 3 emissions of 62,811,296 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 27.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 72.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ultrapar Participacoes reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 7,112.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ultrapar Participacoes 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ultrapar Participacoes disclose?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported emissions for 9 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 Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 45,393,497 tCO₂e (72.27%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 16,787,060 tCO₂e (26.73%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 491,269 tCO₂e (0.78%)
Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ultrapar Participacoes’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,322 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,609 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ultrapar Participacoes's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ultrapar Participacoes's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 193.5 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ultrapar Participacoes rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ultrapar Participacoes among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Ultrapar Participacoes's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ultrapar Participacoes reported a total carbon footprint of 62,841,890 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.46% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Ultrapar Participacoes's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.04%. a