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Apparel Production
BR
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Lojas Riachuelo S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Lojas Riachuelo S.A., commonly known as Riachuelo, is a prominent Brazilian retail chain headquartered in Natal, Brazil. Established in 1947, the company has grown to become a key player in the fashion and home goods industry, operating across various regions in Brazil. Riachuelo is renowned for its diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and home textiles, which are distinguished by their affordability and contemporary designs. With a commitment to quality and style, Riachuelo has successfully positioned itself as a leader in the Brazilian retail market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its store network and the introduction of exclusive fashion lines. Riachuelo continues to innovate, catering to the evolving tastes of consumers while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive retail landscape.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s score of 35 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lojas Riachuelo S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 251,000,450 kg CO2e, comprising 28,188,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 220,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include various categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 125,874,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (about 63,526,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 4,014,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted approximately 27,210,630 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 10,517,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 199,139,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, indicating a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. The 2021 data shows similar trends, with total emissions of about 25,000,090 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 29,984,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 220,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Lojas Riachuelo S.A. does not currently have specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, and their emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Guararapes Confecções S.A. This relationship indicates that while Lojas Riachuelo S.A. is actively reporting its emissions, it may align its climate strategies with broader corporate initiatives from its parent organisation. Overall, Lojas Riachuelo S.A. is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes, but lacks defined reduction initiatives at this time.

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202120222023
Scope 1
32,853,090
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
29,984,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
220,138,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s Location?

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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 Lojas Riachuelo S.A. is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 0% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
29%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Lojas Riachuelo S.A.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Lojas Riachuelo S.A. 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.

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