Grupo Elektra, a leading financial and retail services company, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and operates extensively across Latin America. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a key player in the consumer finance and retail sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electronics, household appliances, and financial solutions. With a strong focus on underserved markets, Grupo Elektra is renowned for its unique business model that combines retail and banking services, making it a pioneer in the industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its retail footprint and the development of innovative financial products. As a result, Grupo Elektra holds a prominent market position, recognised for its commitment to customer service and community development.
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In 2023, Grupo Elektra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,211,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 83,483,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 on a global scale. In Mexico, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 277,350 kg CO2e. Grupo Elektra has set significant reduction targets, achieving an average annual reduction of 29% in energy consumption per branch through construction improvements, which translates to a reduction of approximately 128 MWh per year per branch. This initiative is part of their commitment to enhance energy efficiency under the Grupo Elektra Energy Seal, with the target timeframe spanning from 2022 to 2023. The company has not reported any Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data specific to Mexico, indicating a focus on Scope 3 emissions in that region. Overall, Grupo Elektra's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency across its operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,653,300 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,298,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
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 Elektra 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.
