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Matas

Matas A/S, commonly referred to as Matas, is a leading retail chain headquartered in Denmark (DK), with a strong presence across the Nordic region. Founded in 1949, Matas has established itself as a prominent player in the health and beauty industry, offering a diverse range of products including skincare, cosmetics, and personal care items. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, providing unique offerings that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. Matas has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its store network and the development of a robust online platform. With a market position bolstered by a loyal customer base, Matas continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its status as a trusted name in the retail sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Matas's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Matas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Matas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,081,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 82,368,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of emissions for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,763,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,500 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 46,360,320,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Matas's total emissions increased to approximately 119,791,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,627,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 7,600 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 116,164,000 kg CO2e. Despite the fluctuations in total emissions, Matas has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
6,227,000
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Scope 2
5,725,300
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0,000,000
Scope 3
44,019,944,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Matas is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Matas is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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