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Grupo Carso

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.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Grupo Carso's score of 22 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grupo Carso's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grupo Carso reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,550,727,770 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 48,467,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 48,719,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2017, Grupo Carso's total emissions were about 2,166,536,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 15,723,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 38,210,000 kg CO2e. The significant increase in total emissions from 2017 to 2023 highlights the company's growing operational footprint. Despite the increase in emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Grupo Carso. The absence of specific initiatives or commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation. As the company continues to expand, addressing its carbon footprint will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals.

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20172023
Scope 1
15,723,000
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Scope 2
38,210,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,166,536,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grupo Carso's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Grupo Carso is in MX, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Grupo Carso 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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