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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In 2023, Pague Menos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,729,700 kg CO2e. This figure includes 462,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from mobile combustion (391,900 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (25,100 kg CO2e). The majority of their emissions, about 39,377,000 kg CO2e, are classified under Scope 3, with significant contributions from downstream transportation and distribution (21,440,800 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (10,820,300 kg CO2e). Pague Menos has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to offset 120% of their annual greenhouse gas emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. This long-term target, initiated in 2023, reflects their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Empreendimentos Pague Menos S.A., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. As they continue to enhance their sustainability efforts, Pague Menos is focused on reducing their carbon footprint while addressing the challenges posed by their extensive Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,480,361,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,725,870 | - | 00,000,000 |
Pague Menos's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 54% 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.
Pague Menos 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.

