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.
How does M Dias Branco'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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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.
In 2023, M Dias Branco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,020,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,968,094,990 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 152,283,710 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 13,122,210 kg CO2e. 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, with total emissions of about 2,258,890,110 kg CO2e, where Scope 3 emissions were again the largest contributor at approximately 2,258,890,110 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to emissions management, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. M Dias Branco's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, aiming for substantial reductions in its operational emissions in the near term.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 146,265,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,560,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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.
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.
