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 score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao reported total carbon emissions of approximately 252,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 66,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant reliance on direct emissions (Scope 1) and upstream activities (Scope 3), particularly in business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 611,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 420,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 103,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 87,200,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights a trend in emissions management, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has not established formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its ability to demonstrate commitment to long-term sustainability goals. The absence of such commitments places the company in a challenging position within the industry, where many peers are actively pursuing science-based targets to mitigate climate impact.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,663,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 210,805,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 179,639,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
