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Pague Menos

Pague Menos, officially known as Pague Menos S.A., is a prominent player in the Brazilian retail pharmacy sector, headquartered in Fortaleza, Ceará. Founded in 1981, the company has expanded its operations across various regions in Brazil, establishing a strong presence in the Northeast and beyond. Specialising in pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, and personal care items, Pague Menos distinguishes itself through its commitment to affordability and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust network of over 1,000 stores, making it one of the largest pharmacy chains in Brazil. With a focus on accessibility and community health, Pague Menos continues to enhance its market position, earning recognition for its innovative approach to retail pharmacy and customer engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pague Menos'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Pague Menos's score of 22 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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Pague Menos's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Pague Menos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,291,755 kg CO2e. This figure includes 23,125,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (22,920,300 kg CO2e), with additional contributions from fugitive emissions and stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 8,716,155 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. Currently, Pague Menos has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of formal climate commitments or science-based targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the retail sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, Pague Menos's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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2021
Scope 1
23,125,600
Scope 2
8,716,155
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pague Menos's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Pague Menos is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

Pague Menos 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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