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.
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In 2023, GPA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 681,372,000 kg CO2e, comprising 481,244,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 65,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 128,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 556,786,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 286,363,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 64,212,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 135,325,000 kg CO2e. GPA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have established a more aggressive target of a 38% reduction in gross emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, also based on 2015 levels. These targets demonstrate GPA's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that GPA's reporting is independent. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives as part of its operational strategy.
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2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 97,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 49,449,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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GPA 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.