We are committed to further minimizing our negative impact and contributing to the transition to a new development model based on a low carbon economy.
Eletrobras issued the Declaration of Commitment on Climate Change since 2012. This statement is incorporated into the climate change guidelines of Eletrobras Companies Environmental Policy.
Eletrobras' actions related with climate change are in line with the international agreements to which Brazil is a signatory, such as the Paris Agreement and with the Sustainable Development Goals 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy and 13 - Action Against Global Climate Change - that were identified as one of the most relevant for Eletrobras.
We are signatories of the Position on Carbon Pricing Mechanisms of the Entrepreneurial Initiative for Climate - IEC, the Open Letter - Private Sector supporting the Carbon Pricing in Brazil prepared by the IEC of the Letter from the Brazilian business sector on the Ecological Transition Plan – 'Green Package' and of the Positioning of the Brazilian business sector on the urgency of creating a regulated carbon market in Brazil
Since 2010, Eletrobras has voluntarily responded to the CDP – Disclosure insight action. Since 2018, we have supported the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
During COP 28 in Dubai, we became ambassadors for the Global Compact's Net Zero Ambition Movement, which aims to support companies in setting ambitious emissions reduction targets, and for the Amazon Impact Movement, which aims to ensure the preservation of the forest by supporting the transition to a green economy in the region.
In 2023, we committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative to have science-based targets and to be Net Zero by 2030.
Net Zero Trajectory
In 2025, Eletrobras had its short- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Target Initiative - SBTi. SBTi also approved Eletrobras' goal of being Net Zero by 2030, which reinforces our commitment to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable and green economy.
Science Based Targets - SBTi
Our strategy is based mainly on expanding our portfolio in renewable generation, innovation, engagement and support for the decarbonization of the value chain and investment in reforestation projects to offset residual emissions.
Climate Resilience
Seeking to ensure the resilience and sustainability of the business in the face of climate change, we are developing a strategic approach to identify and analyze the level of exposure to climate risks and adaptation of Eletrobras' generation and transmission assets.
Studies
Eletrobras has developed several studies to improve its climate management. Among them, we highlight the study to define an internal carbon price, the assessment of the life cycle of energy generation and transmission, and the construction of the Socioenvironmental Vulnerability Index to Climate Change.
Internal Carbon Price
By establishing and using an internal carbon price, we aim to demonstrate climate leadership by contributing to the effort to achieve the goals set by the country, build resilience against climate-related risks, contribute to the energy transition by taking advantage of opportunities in a low-carbon future, accelerate the reduction of company emissions, collaborate with suppliers in reducing the carbon footprint and direct future investments in projects with lower regulatory risks. In this analysis, we seek to identify the financial impact of a possible tax on CO2 emissions. Two scenarios for taxing GHG emissions are used based on the variation in the prices of a ton of carbon in international markets (US$ 5 and US$ 20 per ton of carbon equivalent). The price assumptions for a ton of CO2 are based on carbon pricing mechanisms identified worldwide, in the form of carbon taxes or emissions trading schemes.
Life Cycle Assessment
Methodological development, in partnership with Cepel, aimed at adapting current best practices in Carbon Footprint to the reality of technologies used in Brazil for energy generation and transmission. In this study, life cycle assessments were carried out for hydroelectric generation assets, natural gas thermoelectric generation (simple cycle and combined cycle), wind generation, floating solar generation and Eletrobras transmission, as shown in the infographic below.
Socio-Environmental Vulnerability Index to Climate Change
In partnership with Cepel, we developed a Vulnerability Index capable of mapping the degree of vulnerability of a region, using as a “territorial unit” the river basin in which the electric sector enterprise is located, with a focus on communities, indigenous lands and ecosystems. Its objective is to guide the structuring of an integrated climate adaptation strategy.
The Index is composed of the Indigenous Vulnerability Index, the Ecosystem Vulnerability Index and the Climate Vulnerability Index, and a georeferenced web system was developed that allows the identification of the most vulnerable areas. The system already allows the visualization of the Xingu basin and the Legal Amazon.
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We identify and measure greenhouse gas emissions from our companies annually.
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory of Eletrobras Companies follows the IPCC methodology (2006) and the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol – GHG Protocol (WRI, 2004).
Our Inventory has the Gold seal of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program.
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2024
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2023
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2022
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2021
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2020
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emission - base year 2019
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2018
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2017
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2016
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Results by Emission Source) - base year 2015
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2014
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2013
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2012
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2011
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2010
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - base year 2009
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Thermal Power Stations (permanent sources) - 2003 to 2008
