- Company performance decline due to increasing costs outweighing revenue growth.
- Water scarcity in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.
- High personnel costs (historically around 45% of total costs).
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais (COPASA MG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015 reporting, Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais (COPASA MG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 621.07 thousand tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 621.07 thousand tCO2eq; Scope 2: 102.23 thousand tCO2eq; Scope 3: 0.05159 thousand 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
621.07 thousand tCO2eq
2015
Water Usage
910.484 thousand m³/year (produced)
2015
Waste
130 thousand sewage leaks and refluxes; 430 thousand water leaks
2015
Energy Use
823.716 thousand kWh
2015
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015)
| 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). | 621.07 thousand tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 102.23 thousand tCO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.05159 thousand tCO2eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 621.07 thousand tCO2eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Obtained 48 water catchment rights and 168 environmental licenses for water and sewage works.
- Implemented water catchment system in the River Paraopeba.
- Reduction in the time taken to deal with leakages in Belo Horizonte (52% decrease).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic-Financial PerformanceEnvironmental ManagementSocial ResponsibilityCorporate Governance