Telefonica Brasil SA
Telefonica Brasil SA, a prominent telecommunications provider, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1998, the company has significantly shaped the Brazilian telecom landscape, offering a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. As a subsidiary of the global Telefonica Group, Telefonica Brasil operates primarily in major urban regions, delivering innovative products that cater to both individual and business needs. Its core offerings, such as the Vivo brand for mobile services, are distinguished by their extensive coverage and advanced technology. With a strong market position, Telefonica Brasil has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for millions of customers. The company continues to lead in the telecommunications sector, focusing on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions.
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Telefonica Brasil SA's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25567000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 63429000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 302358000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (186712000 kg CO2e), capital goods (55482000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (50202000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 32190000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 74682000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 281581000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions year-on-year, reflecting the challenges in managing indirect emissions. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Telefonica Brasil SA has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the telecommunications sector, particularly in addressing Scope 3 emissions, which typically represent the largest share of a company's carbon footprint.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,018,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 230,945,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 346,715,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telefonica Brasil SA is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
