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Climate Strategy

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. Ensuring the implementation of actions to manage greenhouse gas emissions, prioritizing renewable energy projects and promoting studies are some of the objectives of Eletrobras Companies.

In 2012 Eletrobras issued the Declaration of Commitment on Climate Change. This statement is incorporated into the climate change guidelines of Eletrobras Companies Environmental Policy.

Eletrobras Companies' 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 Companies.

Eletrobras participates in several external forums such as the Brazilian Forum on Climate Change, Global Compact Climate Action Platform and the Technical Chamber on Climate of the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development.

We also consider issues related to climate change in Supplier Environmental Due Diligence. All new suppliers must complete an online form asking questions about their practices related to climate change, water, biodiversity, waste management and environmental legal requirements.

 

Commitments

Eletrobras is a signatory to 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 with the support of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC),  Letter from the Brazilian business sector on the Ecological Transition Plan – 'Green Package' and 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).

The inclusion in this and other indicators reflects the improvement of the good practices of Eletrobras Companies applied to their operations and management, reinforcing the company commitments established in the Environmental Policy.

In 2023, we made a commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative to be Net Zero by 2030, reducing at least 90% of our total emissions, compared to 2023, and offsetting a maximum of 10% of our residual emissions. Our strategy is mainly based on disinvestment in thermoelectric generation, increasing our renewable generation and managing emissions that cannot be reduced through the use of our own renewable energy certificates and carbon credits from reforestation actions.

To achieve the Net Zero goal, action plans were drawn up for each of the scopes, which include, in addition to the strategies already mentioned:

  • Electrification and/or acquisition of hybrid cars with ethanol fueling guidance

  • Acquisition of clean energy in the ACL (Free Contracting Environment) and energy efficiency actions

  • Adoption of criteria related to greenhouse gas emissions in contracts for hiring suppliers

  • Establishment of programs that help suppliers manage their emissions

Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Seeking to fulfill our commitments to good corporate sustainability practices, we annually identify and measure the greenhouse gas emissions of our companies and publish the "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory of Eletrobras Companies" since 2008 continuously.

The Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Eletrobras Companies follows the methodology of IPCC (2006) and the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol - GHG Protocol (WRI, 2004).

​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

 

 Mitigation and adaptation initiatives

Eletrobras companies develop studies and projects related to mitigation and adaptation to climate change, aiming for an energy transition to a low-carbon and green economy.

  • Climate Risk – In 2023, we developed a climate risk study related to changes in precipitation and flow patterns for all of our hydroelectric generation assets. The climate scenarios SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0 were used in the 2030 and 2050 time horizons, aligned to operational, hydrological and climatic criteria to identify priority assets for the development of climate change adaptation plans. In 2024, we begin climate risk analysis and adaptation of our transmission operations.

  • For regulatory risk, Eletrobras uses an internal carbon price to annually assess the financial impact of increased operating costs in a carbon emissions tax scenario.

  • Adaptation to climate change – In 2024, we began preparing Strategic Climate Adaptation Plans for hydroelectric assets considered a priority in the climate risk study, aiming to manage and reduce the mapped risks, with completion expected in 2025.

  • Strategic planning – We have an initiative to diagnose and evaluate criteria for the implementation and adaptation of Generation and Transmission projects, considering climate change and we are evaluating the climate trend of wind occurrence and incidence of solar radiation in strategic locations for expansion planning.

  • Energy transition - Investment in new technologies, such as green hydrogen generation. We currently have an H2V production plant at the Itumbiara hydroelectric plant (2 thousand MW) which received the 1st Green Hydrogen certification in Brazil, issued by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE).

  • Studies:

    • ​​Carbon Pricing – Assessment of the potential impacts on Eletrobras of adopting carbon pricing policies in the Brazilian market

    • Carbon Footprint - Assessment of the Carbon Footprint of our projects, aiming to improve the monitoring and management of greenhouse gas emissions

    • Preparation of a Socio-Environmental Vulnerability Index – Project developed by Cepel with the objective of evaluating environmental weaknesses in the face of climate change and assisting in the definition of adaptation strategies. In the current stage, the methodology for the “Sensitivity of the Indigenous Vulnerability Index" component is being developed.

 

For further information, check the Technical Documents Archive of our environment area.​


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