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M Dias Branco Sustainability Profile

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M Dias Branco S.A. is a leading Brazilian company headquartered in Fortaleza, Ceará, with significant operations across the country. Established in 1948, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the food industry, specialising in the production of biscuits, pasta, and flour. M Dias Branco is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various consumer preferences. With a strong market position, M Dias Branco has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its manufacturing facilities and a robust distribution network. The company’s core offerings, such as its popular biscuit brands and premium pasta lines, are distinguished by their superior taste and quality. As a result, M Dias Branco continues to be a trusted name in households across Brazil, contributing significantly to the nation’s food sector.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

M Dias Branco's score of 50 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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M Dias Branco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, M Dias Branco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,964,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 152,283,710 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 13,122,210 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 1,968,094,990 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, reflecting a commitment to climate action and sustainability. In 2022, M Dias Branco's emissions were slightly lower, totalling about 2,258,890,110 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 149,912,550 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 14,142,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions data across all three scopes since 2019, indicating a transparent approach to its environmental impact. M Dias Branco's reduction initiatives are focused on achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by the middle of this decade, with a clear timeline set from 2023 to 2025. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint in the food production industry. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect M Dias Branco's direct operations. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating accountability and a proactive stance towards climate change.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is M Dias Branco's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. M Dias Branco's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is M Dias Branco'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 M Dias Branco is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

M Dias Branco's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

M Dias Branco's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 12% 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 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
84%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

M Dias Branco'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.

M Dias Branco 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
Reduction Actions

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