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Baluarte Cultura's Climate Report
Submitted on 2025-09-15
| Edited on 2025-09-23
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2024-12-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*We exist to catalyze social transformation, connecting visions and multiplying efforts to unlock new possibilities. We implement cultural and educational programs and projects through multisectoral partnerships, and provide tailored consulting services that integrate sustainability across all areas, expanding positive social impact and generating shared value.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*31
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2018
2.1.2 Base year value
*2018
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*We approved our reduction targets through
a simplified target validation pathway within the Science Based Targets initiative,
exclusively for small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs).
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*5801 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0.304462 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*No
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Advanced Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*We use the Brazilian program GHG Protocol, which aims to establish a culture
of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories in the country by
adapting the GHG Protocol to the Brazilian context. The emission factors are
based on internationally recognized publications, such as the IPCC methods
(2000, 2006), US-EPA, DEFRA, among others, and can be considered quite
accurate. We collect data based on the distances traveled by each employee
and reference the mode of transportation used, as well as inventory all the air
travel used, referencing the segments traveled, to include in the GHG Protocol
calculation spreadsheet
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*No
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Advanced Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*We use the Brazilian program GHG Protocol, which aims to establish a culture
of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories in the country by
adapting the GHG Protocol to the Brazilian context. The emission factors are
based on internationally recognized publications, such as the IPCC methods
(2000, 2006), US-EPA, DEFRA, among others, and can be considered quite
accurate. We collect data based on the distances traveled by each employee
and reference the mode of transportation used, as well as inventory all the air
travel used, referencing the segments traveled, to include in the GHG Protocol
calculation spreadsheet
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*The climate strategy is led by one of the co-founders and directors of Baluarte.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*No - we don\'t currently plan to do this
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Our commitment to the climate is part of our business vision and is published in our annual reports, in the Employee Handbook, in our Code of Ethics, in our Green Code, and we are signatories of the Net Zero Ambition Movement with the Global Compact - Brazil Network
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*In addition to being part of the SME Climate Hub, we have signed, since 2020, a commitment to Business Ambition, NetZero 2030. And in 2023, we submitted our emissions reduction targets to the Science-Based Target Initiative. We are also committed to the Net Zero Ambition Movement, an initiative of the UN Global Compact's Brazil Network that aims to challenge and support signatory companies to establish robust, science-based targets.
Since 2018, we have been inventorying our emissions according to the GHG Protocol. In addition to measuring emissions, we are dedicated to reducing our emissions and offsetting our residual emissions by purchasing carbon credits from verified projects.
In 2024, we offset 19,0034 tCO2e and avoided 4,249 tCO2e of CO2 emissions. With our waste management actions, we stopped sending +736 kg of organic waste to landfills, generating +443 kg of fertilizer from composting.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Reducing emissions from business travel,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Time constraints,Lack of skills and knowledge
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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Baluarte Cultura's Climate Report
Baluarte Cultura's Climate Report - 2024
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2024-12-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*We exist to catalyze social transformation, connecting visions and multiplying efforts to unlock new possibilities. We implement cultural and educational programs and projects through multisectoral partnerships, and provide tailored consulting services that integrate sustainability across all areas, expanding positive social impact and generating shared value.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*31
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2018
2.1.2 Base year value
*2018
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*We approved our reduction targets through
a simplified target validation pathway within the Science Based Targets initiative,
exclusively for small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs).
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*5801 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0.304462 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*No
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Advanced Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*We use the Brazilian program GHG Protocol, which aims to establish a culture
of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories in the country by
adapting the GHG Protocol to the Brazilian context. The emission factors are
based on internationally recognized publications, such as the IPCC methods
(2000, 2006), US-EPA, DEFRA, among others, and can be considered quite
accurate. We collect data based on the distances traveled by each employee
and reference the mode of transportation used, as well as inventory all the air
travel used, referencing the segments traveled, to include in the GHG Protocol
calculation spreadsheet
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*No
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Advanced Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*We use the Brazilian program GHG Protocol, which aims to establish a culture
of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories in the country by
adapting the GHG Protocol to the Brazilian context. The emission factors are
based on internationally recognized publications, such as the IPCC methods
(2000, 2006), US-EPA, DEFRA, among others, and can be considered quite
accurate. We collect data based on the distances traveled by each employee
and reference the mode of transportation used, as well as inventory all the air
travel used, referencing the segments traveled, to include in the GHG Protocol
calculation spreadsheet
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*The climate strategy is led by one of the co-founders and directors of Baluarte.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*No - we don\'t currently plan to do this
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Our commitment to the climate is part of our business vision and is published in our annual reports, in the Employee Handbook, in our Code of Ethics, in our Green Code, and we are signatories of the Net Zero Ambition Movement with the Global Compact - Brazil Network
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*In addition to being part of the SME Climate Hub, we have signed, since 2020, a commitment to Business Ambition, NetZero 2030. And in 2023, we submitted our emissions reduction targets to the Science-Based Target Initiative. We are also committed to the Net Zero Ambition Movement, an initiative of the UN Global Compact's Brazil Network that aims to challenge and support signatory companies to establish robust, science-based targets.
Since 2018, we have been inventorying our emissions according to the GHG Protocol. In addition to measuring emissions, we are dedicated to reducing our emissions and offsetting our residual emissions by purchasing carbon credits from verified projects.
In 2024, we offset 19,0034 tCO2e and avoided 4,249 tCO2e of CO2 emissions. With our waste management actions, we stopped sending +736 kg of organic waste to landfills, generating +443 kg of fertilizer from composting.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Reducing emissions from business travel,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Time constraints,Lack of skills and knowledge
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
-
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