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. Founded in 1948, GPA has established itself as a prominent distributor, operating across various regions in Brazil, including the Southeast and Northeast. The company primarily focuses on grocery retail, operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms. GPA is renowned for its diverse product offerings, which include fresh produce, household goods, and exclusive private label brands that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences. With a strong market position, GPA has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its digital services and a commitment to sustainability. Its innovative approach to retail and customer engagement has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's score of 39 is higher than 88% 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 carbon emissions totalling approximately 252.8 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 19.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 66.8 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to tracking and managing their carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. Historically, the company has shown a trend in emissions, with total emissions recorded at about 611.6 million tonnes CO2e in 2021, which included 420.7 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 103.7 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 87.2 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The data indicates a focus on reducing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories, which encompass direct emissions and those from the supply chain, respectively. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, the company is actively engaged in monitoring its emissions and has made strides in understanding its environmental impact. The lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project2014 | 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.
