Mercado Libre
Mercado Libre, often referred to as the "eBay of Latin America," is a leading e-commerce platform headquartered in Uruguay (UY). Founded in 1999, it has grown to dominate the online marketplace across major regions, including Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. The company operates primarily in the e-commerce and fintech sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services, from consumer goods to digital payments through its Mercado Pago platform. With a commitment to innovation, Mercado Libre has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the first Latin American company to be listed on the NASDAQ. Its unique selling proposition lies in its robust logistics network and user-friendly interface, which enhance the shopping experience. As a market leader, Mercado Libre continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a pivotal player in the Latin American digital economy.
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Mercado Libre's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mercado Libre reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,351,772,700 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,112,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,865,700 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,315,795,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions were from purchased goods and services (approximately 931,932,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 669,770,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 2,107,984,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7,857,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 18,179,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,081,948,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Mercado Libre has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. They also aim for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. The emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from Mercado Libre, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, reflecting a growing commitment to addressing climate change within the software and services sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 160,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Mercado Libre is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
