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Cencosud

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Cencosud S.A., one of Latin America's largest retail companies, is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1960, Cencosud has established a significant presence across several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The company operates primarily in the retail sector, focusing on hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores, and shopping centres. Cencosud is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, which include groceries, clothing, electronics, and home goods. Its unique approach to customer experience and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the industry. Notable achievements include its successful expansion into various markets and the development of a robust e-commerce platform, enhancing its competitive edge. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Cencosud continues to shape the retail landscape in South America.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Cencosud's score of 44 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cencosud's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cencosud reported total carbon emissions of approximately 823,002,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 559,947,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 167,717,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 95,338,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 907,590,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 633,628,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 185,878,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 88,085,000 kg CO2e. Cencosud has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 25% by 2025 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2025, also from a 2021 baseline. Looking towards the long term, Cencosud is committed to achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2050. The emissions data for Cencosud is cascaded from its parent company, Cencosud S.A., reflecting its status as a current subsidiary. This data is crucial for understanding the company's overall environmental impact and its commitment to sustainability within the retail sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
687,608,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
486,417,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cencosud's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 Cencosud is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cencosud is not participating in any 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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