- High levels of energy theft (51% of energy theft in areas with 90% of the load)
- Economic and political crisis in Rio de Janeiro
- Water crisis in the Paraíba do Sul river basin
- High levels of delinquency from government and large customers
Light S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Light S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 269.4K tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 38.7K tCO2eq; Scope 2: 230.7K tCO2eq. 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
269.4K tCO2eq
2016
Energy Use
117.9M kWh
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| 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). | 38.7K tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 230.7K tCO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 34% compared to 2015 (269,396 tCO2eq in 2016)
- Decreased water consumption by 10.9% compared to 2015
- Invested R$33.4 million in environmental initiatives
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 6%
- Implement the Plan of Results with ANEEL to improve service quality by December 2019
📅 Medium-term
- Modernize the underground network in two stages (3 years and 10 years)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Losses and DelinquencyRegulation and Public PoliciesHealth and SafetyEnergy EfficiencyRelationship with Customers and SocietyComplianceFinancial Strength and Capital MarketsQuality of ServiceDevelopment of the Concession AreaEnvironment and Climate ChangeInternal AudiencesSuppliersEthics and Compliance