- Climate change threats, such as extreme weather events impacting infrastructure and communities.
- Quality of waste arriving at the Ecoparks (selective collection, municipal initiatives, public awareness).
Orizon Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Orizon Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 70.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 70.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 736.96 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
70.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.0K megaliters/year
2023
Waste
8.4 million tons/year
2023
Energy Use
129.0K MWh/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). | 70.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 736.96 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Own production of 129,000 MWh of renewable energy.
- Estimated receipt at maturity of 10.1 million tons of waste.
- Generation of approximately 3 million carbon credits.
- Recovery of 14 thousand tons of recyclable waste.
- Production of 28 thousand tons of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).
- Biomethane sales contract with Copergás to supply 130,000 m3/day for ten years.
- Partnership for biomethane production at the Paulínia Ecopark with Compass: Production potential of 300,000 m3/day of biomethane for ten years.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the recovered waste volume by 10% compared to 2023.
- Conduct a fauna and flora inventory at 3 additional operating units.
- Offset 20% of the Orizon Group’s direct emissions (scope 1 and 2) from 2023.
- Invest at least 10% of the gross revenue from the carbon credit sales in socio-environmental impact projects through the Orizon Social Institute.
- Reduce workplace accidents by 30% compared to 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the percentage of units consuming renewable energy to 50%.
- Certify 100% of the renewable energy consumed.
🔭 Long-term
- Develop the 2030 emissions reduction plan.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Waste and residues management and recoveryBiodiversity and ecosystemsClimate strategyEnergy efficiencySafety and emergency managementHealth and well-beingLocal developmentAttraction, development and retention of employeesEthics, integrity and complianceTransparency and relationship with priority audiences