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updated 25 days ago

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Sustainability Profile

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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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56

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's score of 56 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 amounted to about 56,740,930 kg CO2e, covering various indirect emissions, including 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 company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives. Overall, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao demonstrates a strong commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a low-carbon economy.

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Scope 1
59,663,000
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Scope 2
210,805,000
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Scope 3
179,639,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Location?

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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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and decreased by approximately 68% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 17% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Waste Generated in Operations
64%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
27%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Business Travel
2%
Purchased Goods and Services
1%

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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