Falabella, officially known as Falabella S.A., is a leading retail and e-commerce company headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Established in 1889, it has grown to become a prominent player in the Latin American market, with significant operations in countries such as Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. The company operates primarily in the retail industry, offering a diverse range of products including clothing, home goods, and electronics. Falabella is renowned for its unique blend of physical stores and a robust online shopping platform, providing customers with a seamless shopping experience. With a strong market position, Falabella has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its private label offerings and the integration of advanced technology in its operations. This commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted brand in the region.
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In 2024, Falabella reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,911,810,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 141,874,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 41,786,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,728,150,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,155,844,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 148,305,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 50,278,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 7,957,261,000 kg CO2e. Falabella has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability, which includes significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency measures and increased use of renewable energy. Notably, they achieved a 13% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2018 to 2019, attributed to improved energy management and the installation of solar panels. The company is actively working towards these targets, with specific initiatives such as making all deliveries for online purchases carbon neutral, particularly through their subsidiary, Sodimac, in Chile. This commitment reflects Falabella's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,680 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 41,851 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 78,817 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Falabella's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Falabella 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.
