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updated 17 days ago

Americanas

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Americanas S.A., commonly referred to as Americanas, is a prominent Brazilian retail company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1929, it has evolved into a leading player in the e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sectors, serving millions of customers across the country. The company operates primarily in the retail industry, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, clothing, and household goods. Americanas is known for its unique blend of online and physical shopping experiences, making it a go-to destination for consumers seeking convenience and variety. With a strong market position, Americanas has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its online platform and a robust logistics network. Its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative retail solutions continues to solidify its reputation as a key player in Brazil's competitive retail landscape.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fuel Retail industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Americanas's score of 37 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Americanas's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Americanas S.A., headquartered in Brazil, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,134,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 249,983 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 20,115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 52,773,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Americanas has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed. The company is a member of the BA1.5 initiative, indicating its engagement in efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Overall, Americanas is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change impacts, with a focus on all scopes of emissions.

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2020
Scope 1
249,983
Scope 2
20,115,000
Scope 3
52,773,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Americanas's primary industry is Retail trade services of motor fuel, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Americanas is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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