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.
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In 2022, RaiaDrogasil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 587,278,420 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,051,290 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,998,220 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 536,746,720 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including purchased goods and services (478,187,700 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (19,385,480 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 49,029,600 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions in 2022. The breakdown for 2021 shows 24,596,190 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,887,210 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,546,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, RaiaDrogasil has been transparent in reporting its emissions across all three scopes. The company continues to monitor and disclose its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,528,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 6,156,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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RaiaDrogasil 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.