GPA
GPA, or Grupo Pão de Açúcar, is a leading retail company headquartered in Brazil, with a significant presence across the country. Founded in 1948, GPA has established itself as a key player in the supermarket and hypermarket sectors, operating various formats including Pão de Açúcar, Extra, and Assaí. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, from fresh produce to household goods, emphasising quality and customer satisfaction. GPA's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the expansion of its e-commerce platform and the introduction of eco-friendly initiatives. With a strong focus on enhancing the shopping experience, GPA continues to set industry standards in Brazil's competitive retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does GPA's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
GPA's score of 9 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
GPA's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, GPA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 620,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 420,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 103,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 87,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions peaking in 2020 at about 501,294,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 51,350,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 102,142,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. GPA has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The data reflects GPA's ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 97,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 35,508,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 49,449,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
GPA 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.
