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Grupo Exito

Grupo Éxito, a leading retail company headquartered in Colombia, has established itself as a prominent player in the Latin American market since its founding in 1949. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Colombia, the company operates a diverse portfolio of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. Specialising in food, household goods, and clothing, Grupo Éxito is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique products that resonate with local tastes. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of private label brands and a robust e-commerce platform, positioning itself as a market leader in the retail industry. With a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Grupo Éxito continues to shape the future of retail in Colombia and beyond.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Grupo Exito's score of 36 is higher than 86% 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 Exito's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grupo Éxito reported total carbon emissions of approximately 471,894,170 kg CO2e. This figure includes 170,253,170 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 63,846,140 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 237,794,860 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase in total emissions from 2022, which were about 487,950,070 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. This lack of defined reduction strategies suggests that while Grupo Éxito is monitoring its emissions, it may need to establish clearer goals to enhance its climate action efforts. Overall, Grupo Éxito's emissions data reflects its ongoing operations and the challenges of managing carbon outputs in a dynamic market environment. The company’s headquarters is located in Colombia (CO), and it operates within a sector that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
97,692,000
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Scope 2
8,247,500
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grupo Exito's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Exito is in CO, which has a low 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 Exito 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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