- Atypical claim rate (84.9%) due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Integration of Paraná Clínicas into SulAmérica's operations and ESG reporting
Sul América S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Sul América S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 189.90 tCO2e (Scope 1), 301.12 tCO2e (Scope 2), 501.49 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 189.90 tCO2e; Scope 2: 301.12 tCO2e; Scope 3: 501.49 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
189.90 tCO2e (Scope 1), 301.12 tCO2e (Scope 2), 501.49 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2021
Water Usage
6.9K m³ (2021)
2021
Waste
7.20 tons (landfill), 13.43 tons (recycled) (RJ and SP offices)
2021
Energy Use
2.4K MWh (2021)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 189.90 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 301.12 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 501.49 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 189.90 tCO2e (Scope 1), 301.12 tCO2e (Scope 2), 501.49 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 528.00 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 682.97 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 9,958.32 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 64% reduction in energy consumption between 2014 and 2021 (RJ and SP offices)
- 80% reduction in water consumption between 2014 and 2021 (RJ and SP offices)
- 91% reduction in common waste between 2014 and 2021 (RJ and SP offices)
- 66% of waste destined for recycling in 2021 (RJ and SP offices)
- 77% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2014 and 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Promote access to emotional health for 30,000 people by 2024 and 150,000 by 2026 (linked to Sustainability-Linked Bonds)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Quality of service and attentionInnovation in products and servicesResponsibility in the value chainHuman capital developmentFinancial education and conscious use of insurance