Supergasbras, a company of the SHV Energy group—global leader in the distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)—is expanding its sustainability initiatives in a move that reinforces its commitment to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company has been conducting energy efficiency audits at its bottling units to identify improvements aimed at reducing electricity and fuel consumption—thus lowering Scope 1 and 2 stationary emissions. Additionally, it has implemented measures and set targets for its transport fleet, such as the use of cleaner or electric fuels.

As an LPG distributor, approximately 95% of its Scope 1 emissions are related to fossil fuel consumption and use in its fleet. A key initiative is the mandatory use of ethanol in the light vehicle fleet, which includes over 600 vehicles. The target for 2025 is to have more than 99.5% of this fleet powered by ethanol. So far, this measure has contributed to a 10% reduction in Scope 1 emissions.

For the heavy-duty fleet, the company is constantly working toward achieving logistics efficiency through delivery route optimization, truck telemetry, and the replacement of older trucks with new technologies. In Caxias (RJ), a pilot project is underway testing trucks powered by a diesel and biogas blend. Each vehicle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 15% to 30%.

More recently, through financing from BNDES, via the Climate Fund line, Supergasbras acquired over 50 electric trucks for LPG transport. These trucks are already in operation in the cities of Caxias (RJ), Mesquita (RJ), Uberlândia (MG), and São José dos Campos (SP). In the coming weeks, they will also begin operating in Londrina and Araucária (Paraná), and in Canoas (Rio Grande do Sul). In July, electric fleet models will arrive at the Campo Grande (RJ) and Betim (MG) units. "To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we have adopted measures that influence both governance and the selection of new projects. Since 2021, our sustainability programs have reduced over 3,700 tons of CO₂," says Rubens Ramos, Supergasbras Operations Director (pictured).

Renewable Sources

With regard to Scope 2 emissions, 80% of Supergasbras' electricity consumption currently comes from renewable sources, with traceability guaranteed by the international I-REC certificate, present at 16 bottling units. The goal is to have 100% of its sites powered solely by renewable energy by the end of this year. In addition, the company has its own solar power generation facilities in three cities in Rio de Janeiro: Mesquita, Campo Grande, and Barra Mansa.

Beyond reducing emissions in its value chain, the company is also investing in reducing intrinsic product emissions, which account for more than 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Since 2021, Supergasbras has established a biofuels division in Brazil, focused on developing technologies for the production of BioLPG, the renewable counterpart of LPG. The company continues to invest in research projects with six federal universities: UFF, UFRJ, UFMG, UFSC, UFBA, and the junior enterprise Propeq-Unicamp, all dedicated to producing BioLPG from renewable raw materials such as sugarcane bagasse, corn sorghum, soybean and eucalyptus residues, and municipal solid waste.

These Brazilian universities, together with 16 other international research institutes, are part of a global R&D hub led by SHV Energy—the Dutch parent company of Supergasbras—focusing on developing new technologies for BioLPG production. “These initiatives play a strategic role in building a more efficient and environmentally sustainable value chain. We believe in partnerships and best practices to accelerate this journey. We move forward with seriousness, innovation, and purpose,” concludes Rubens Ramos.

About Supergasbras
Supergasbras is part of the Dutch group SHV Energy, the world’s leading distributor of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), with more than 100 years of experience. Our mission is to deliver clean and efficient energy to millions of Brazilians—in homes, businesses, industries, and agriculture.

With over 78 years of operations in Brazil, we are one of the country's top LPG distributors, marketing around 1.5 million tons of LPG annually and holding approximately 20% market share. This volume serves approximately 10 million households and over 60,000 B2B customers.

LPG is bottled and delivered in 13kg, 20kg, and 45kg cylinders, or in larger tanks—starting from 190kg—supplied in bulk with individual metering for condominiums and B2B clients.

Operational excellence is ensured by more than 4,000 employees, spread across 20 facilities (including 17 bottling units, one of which is the largest bottling park in Latin America, located in Duque de Caxias), and more than 9,000 resellers.

We have developed several projects focused on digital transformation, customer experience, innovation, and the sustainable development of our business. All our cylinders undergo regular requalification at Qualival, our dedicated in-house facility—an exclusive service in the market.

We are certified under the ISO 9001:2015 standard, which promotes quality processes within organizations, and we are always looking ahead to the future.