- Climate change impacts (droughts, floods) affecting water availability and operations.
- Transition risks from new climate change regulations and increased liabilities.
- Maintaining water supply during peak consumption periods, especially in coastal areas.
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (Sabesp)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (Sabesp) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 101.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 400.2K tCO2e/year. 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
2.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
2.1K million m³/year
2023
Waste
28.0K tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 101.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 400.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 2.6M t CO2e |
| 2012 | 1.9M t CO2e (2010) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased vegetation cover in the Cantareira System from 61% in the 1980s to 80% by 2023.
- Received the Gold Seal of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program for accurate and complete GHG emissions inventory.
- 100 million cubic meters of reuse water produced and supplied.
- 4,257,870 kWh generated from turbogenerators in water mains and reservoir intakes.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve universal sanitation in municipalities operated by Sabesp by 2029.
📅 Medium-term
- Complete the IntegraTietê program by 2026 (600 km of interceptors and trunk collectors, 470 km of collection networks).
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (target plan under development).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ResourcesCircular EconomySocial InclusionGovernance