Brazil for the Environment

ABOUT IT

O Net Zero Plan PwC Brazil is an initiative for to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, in line with Paris Agreement and with goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The plan was implemented in 2022 and covers all of 18 PwC Brazil offices, promoting actions throughout the value chain.

Pillars of action of the plan:

  1. Measurement and disclosure of emissions;

  2. Absolute reduction of direct emissions (scopes 1 and 2);

  3. Transition to a 100% renewable energy matrix;

  4. Business travel impact management (scope 3);

  5. Supplier engagement for climate goals;

  6. Neutralization of residual emissions.

Results and Objectives

Goals

Overall Net Zero Goal:

  • Achieve net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.

Short-term goals (until FY30 – fiscal year 2030):

  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%;

  • 100% of renewable electricity in all offices;

  • Reduce corporate travel emissions by 50%;

  • Having 50% from suppliers with science-based targets.

 

Long-term goal:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050.

Results Achieved (up to FY25)

  • Reduction of 75% in absolute emissions of scopes 1 and 2;

  • Reduction of 54% of scope 3 emissions related to corporate travel;

  • 100% renewable energy consumption (solar energy tracked by I-REC);

  • Neutralization of 100% of scope 1 and 2 emissions and corporate travel through forest conservation projects and carbon credits;

  • Reduction of 18% of electricity consumption compared to 2019;

  • 43% of the office area in LEED-certified buildings.

 

Expected Results / Impacts

  • Until 2030:

    • Reduction of 7.8 million kWh of electrical energy;

    • Reduction of 1.570 tCO₂e scope 2;

  • Since 2019:

    • 5.3 million kWh of energy saved;

    • 24.5 thousand tCO₂e of emissions avoided.

Additional benefits:

  • Direct contribution to PwC Network's global Net Zero goals;

  • Engagement of internal stakeholders and suppliers;

  • Promoting ESG and sustainability corporate practices.

SDGs

External Certification

No

International Commitments

National Commitments

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Net Zero Plan – PwC Brazil

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