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Americanas

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Americanas's score of 37 is higher than 88% 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. 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, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term commitment covers all scopes of emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The company is also a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. While specific near-term reduction targets were not disclosed, Americanas's commitment to net-zero emissions reflects a significant step towards sustainability in the retail sector. The company is headquartered in Brazil and operates within the Latin American market, where it is actively working to enhance its climate strategies and reduce its overall environmental impact.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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Americanas is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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