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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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51

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Cencosud's score of 51 is higher than 71% 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 2024, Cencosud reported total carbon emissions of approximately 374,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 174,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 95,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 104,916,000 kg CO2e. This marks a notable decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 823,002,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 559,947,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 167,717,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 95,338,000 kg CO2e. Cencosud has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025 from a 2021 baseline and a 9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from Cencosud S.A., the parent company, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its operations. Cencosud's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and demonstrates a proactive stance in addressing climate change.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
687,608,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
486,417
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

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.

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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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