- Water scarcity affecting hydroelectric power generation and consumer prices.
- Inflation and material shortages.
- Increased non-technical losses.
- Pandemic impacts on operations and customer service.
- Climate events (e.g., Cyclone Bomba) causing significant damage and disruption.
Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 220.5K mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 6.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 213.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 195.39 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
220.5K mtCO2e
2021
Water Usage
55.44 ML
2021
Waste
7.9K tons
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). | 6.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 213.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 195.39 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 | 220.5K mtCO2e |
| 2016 | 6.6K tCO2e (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented a pilot solar power plant (Celso Ramos Solar) with 28 kWp of installed power.
- Invested R$ 40 million in the Celso Ramos power plant, increasing installed capacity from 5.6 to 13.9 MW.
- Invested R$ 938,368.33 in 23 new electric vehicle charging stations.
- Planted 110 native tree saplings at the PCH Caveiras power plant.
- Planted 514 native and exotic tree saplings to compensate for the clearing of 147 cubic meters of native trees for the Celso Ramos power plant expansion.
- Planted 700 native tree saplings to compensate for the use of a Permanent Preservation Area (APP).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions intensity of scope 2 by 5% by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicEnvironmentalSocialGovernance