Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição, commonly known as Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA), is a leading player in the Brazilian retail sector, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1948, GPA has established itself as a prominent distributor, operating a diverse range of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and e-commerce platforms across major regions in Brazil. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of products, including groceries, household items, and electronics, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. GPA's unique approach to retail combines traditional shopping experiences with innovative online services, catering to the evolving needs of consumers. With a strong market position, GPA has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its private label offerings and a commitment to sustainability. As a key player in the industry, Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição continues to shape the future of retail in Brazil.
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao reported total carbon emissions of approximately 325,450,400 kg CO2e. This figure includes 238,935,330 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 29,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 56,740,930 kg CO2e, covering various indirect emissions, including those from business travel and waste generated in operations. The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, achieving a 41.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2022 compared to a 2015 baseline, surpassing its initial target of 38% by 2030. This reduction equated to avoiding the release of over 212,000 tonnes CO2e into the atmosphere. Following this achievement, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has revised its target to aim for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices, contributing to a low-carbon economy through its ambitious reduction initiatives.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,663,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 210,805,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 179,639,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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.
