Grupo Carso, officially known as Grupo Carso S.A.B. de C.V., is a prominent Mexican conglomerate headquartered in Mexico City (MX). Founded in 1980 by the influential businessman Carlos Slim, the company has established a significant presence across various sectors, including retail, industrial manufacturing, and telecommunications. With a diverse portfolio, Grupo Carso operates in key regions throughout Mexico and Latin America, offering unique products and services that cater to a wide range of consumer needs. Notable achievements include its strategic investments in infrastructure and real estate, which have solidified its market position as a leader in the Mexican economy. The company's commitment to innovation and quality continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
How does Grupo Carso'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.
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Grupo Carso's score of 31 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Grupo Carso reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,561,444,430 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,550,727,770 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,016,516,660 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2017, when the company emitted approximately 2,105,380,000 kg CO2e (396,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,709,282,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Grupo Carso has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and to achieve a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These targets demonstrate the company'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 Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V. independently reports its emissions and climate initiatives. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, which are crucial for enhancing its sustainability profile in the industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 442,629,160 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,428,827,580 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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.
Grupo Carso 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.

