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.
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Pague Menos's score of 7 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pague Menos's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Pague Menos reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 31,412,755 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 23,125,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 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 under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of defined commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for emissions reduction. As a major player in the retail sector, Pague Menos's future climate commitments will be crucial in addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 23,125,600 |
| Scope 2 | 8,716,155 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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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.
