RaiaDrogasil, a leading player in the Brazilian pharmaceutical retail sector, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2011 through the merger of two prominent pharmacy chains, Raia and Drogasil, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across major urban regions in Brazil, establishing itself as a trusted name in healthcare. Specialising in the sale of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and health and beauty products, RaiaDrogasil distinguishes itself with a commitment to customer service and accessibility. The company operates a vast network of stores, ensuring that quality healthcare products are readily available to the public. With a strong market position, RaiaDrogasil has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in retail and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to innovation and community health initiatives further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the industry.
How does RaiaDrogasil'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.
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RaiaDrogasil's score of 33 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, RaiaDrogasil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 586,770,430 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 3,838,630 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 587,278,420 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,020,200 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data for these years. RaiaDrogasil's emissions data for previous years shows a significant increase in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were about 49,029,600 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,887,210 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of about 40,859,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 27,833,480 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 1,248,850 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, RaiaDrogasil has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while RaiaDrogasil has made some progress in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,833,480 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 11,777,370 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,248,850 | - | - | - |
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.
RaiaDrogasil 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.

