Alvopetro Energy Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-12-31, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2018-12-31
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Environment
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- 53% reduction in GHG emissions compared to fuel oil, equivalent to removing 45,000 cars from the road
Social Achievements
- Promote local employment and training
- Ensure any voluntary social contributions are aligned with our CSR policies
Governance Achievements
- Committed to providing a safe & discrimination-free workplace
- Committed to safety with a zero incident goal
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:0.0041 million tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:0.0040 million tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.0001 million tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:122,027 kW/h
Water Consumption:609 m3
Waste Generated:18.7 m3 Hazardous Solid Waste
Carbon Intensity:4.7 kgCO2e/boe
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsibly supplying energy
- Strengthening communities and our workforce
- Minimizing our impact
Environmental Achievements
- 53% reduction in GHG emissions relative to fuel oil
- 100% of produced water reinjected
- Voluntarily reforested nine square kilometers since 2019
- Preserved 65% of trees and vegetation during Murucututu pipeline construction
Social Achievements
- Zero Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
- Completed a comprehensive community needs assessment, visiting over 190 families
- Commenced a formal voluntary social contribution program targeting seven communities
- 100% of workforce trained in Alvopetro Code of Conduct
- Murucututu Pipeline: new jobs created
- Caburé: permanent jobs added to the region
Governance Achievements
- 5/6 independent Board of Director members
- Annual training session to ensure employees understand and comply with our Anti-Corruption Compliance policy
- All employees, officers, and directors are required to certify annually that they understand the code of conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental impact of upstream and midstream operations
- Reducing emissions from compressors, acid gas waste, and fugitive emissions from processing equipment
- Working with operating partners to mitigate emissions from assets
Mitigation Strategies
- Quantifying carbon footprint and measuring Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions
- Studying new measures and technology to increase process efficiency, optimize diesel use, and detect leaks
- Investing in environmental programs for forest preservation and regeneration
- Prioritizing efficient machinery and systems in planning for new and expanding sites
- Utilizing condensate stabilization system and vapor recovery unit to reduce volatility and maximize recovery of natural gas liquids
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Consistent monitoring and audits by HSE team
Responsible Procurement
- Screening of potential suppliers to ensure materials are from licensed sources and contractors have high HSE standards
- HSE orientation for contractors
- Monthly meetings with project suppliers to review HSE performance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core), SASB, Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Social investment program focused on education, economic development, and community sustainability
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Recognition from City Council for good social practice due to implementation of Music and Arts Program
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,941 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:6,887 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:54 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:359,922 kWh
Water Consumption:3.7 Megalitres
Waste Generated:2,179 metric tonnes (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:7.4 kgCO2/boe (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsibly supplying energy
- Strengthening communities and our workforce
- Minimizing our impact
Environmental Achievements
- Installed solar panels for lighting at 11 well sites and facilities, reducing reliance on diesel generators and contributing to an overall reduction in emissions.
- Expanded and upgraded gas treatment facility to increase processing capacity and promote energy efficiency, reducing natural gas flared and optimizing condensate yields.
- Completed 3.3 km extension of Murucututu pipeline and Murucututu facility installation and construction, using 59.5% of grazing area and preserving 21.1% of the area.
- Installed a Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU) at the UPGN, recycling gas that would otherwise be flared back into the treatment process.
Social Achievements
- Increased social investment program spending by 156% from 2021, benefiting over 600 people.
- Maintained a zero lost-time incident rate (LTIR) in 2022.
- 53% of all goods and services were procured locally in Bahia state.
- 33% of all employees are female and 38% of the senior leadership team is female.
- Implemented Sow & Grow Program, benefiting 44 families with Biowater systems and providing training in agroecology.
Governance Achievements
- 100% of workforce trained in Code of Conduct.
- 5 of 6 board members are independent.
- No environmental penalties.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing environmental impact of upstream development.
- Managing risks associated with potential supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs.
- Cybersecurity risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing multi-well pad development to improve operational efficiency and minimize environmental footprint.
- Prioritizing measures to preserve biodiversity and restricting activities to already deforested areas.
- Partnering with a local conservation group to study and conserve the northeastern collared sloth habitat.
- Working with operating partners to mitigate emissions from assets.
- Studying new measures and technology to increase process efficiency, optimize diesel use, and detect leaks.
- Implementing a comprehensive risk analysis matrix and mitigation strategies for various risk factors.
- Focusing on cybersecurity risks in 2023 with goals to identify and mitigate risks, enhance employee awareness, and document detailed policies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (53% of goods and services procured locally).
- Screening suppliers for HSE management systems and compliance with legal and ethical requirements.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core), SASB, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Social programs aligned with these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed