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.
How does Grupo Exito'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 Exito's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Grupo Éxito reported total carbon emissions of approximately 414,141,130 kg CO2e in Colombia. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability, although specific breakdowns by scope (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed for this year. In 2023, the company reported a total of about 471,894,170 kg CO2e, with emissions categorised as follows: 170,253,170 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 63,846,140 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 237,794,860 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Grupo Éxito has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 55% decrease in CO2 emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 2025, relative to a baseline year of 2015. This commitment underscores their proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction. The emissions data for Grupo Éxito is cascaded from its parent company, Almacenes Éxito S.A., which provides a comprehensive view of their carbon footprint and sustainability initiatives. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while addressing the challenges of climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 97,692 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 Exito 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.

