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 Scope 1 emissions of about 238,935,330 kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions (227,815,900 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (8,898,700 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 29,774,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled about 56,740,930 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from waste generated in operations (36,076,900 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (15,093,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 339,303,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 252,837,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 19,635,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 66,831,000 kg CO2e. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 50% by 2025, compared to a 2015 baseline. This target was revised after achieving a 41.3% reduction in 2022, which equated to avoiding the release of over 212,000 tonnes CO2e compared to 2021 levels. The company also aims for a 38% reduction by 2030, relative to the same baseline. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all reported figures are derived directly from Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's disclosures.
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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 | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
