Sendas Distribuidora S.A., commonly known as Assaí, is a leading player in the Brazilian wholesale and retail sector, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1974, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, primarily focusing on the distribution of food and non-food products through its extensive network of cash-and-carry stores. With a commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. offers a diverse range of items, including groceries, household goods, and personal care products. The company's unique business model emphasises efficiency and customer satisfaction, positioning it as a preferred choice for both individual consumers and businesses alike. Notably, Assaí has achieved significant growth milestones, solidifying its status as one of Brazil's top wholesale distributors in the industry.
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Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s score of 30 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. reported a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 1.4 kg CO2e per BRL of revenue, reflecting their operational impact. This figure is part of their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, although specific absolute emissions data for the year is not disclosed. In 2022, the GHG emissions intensity was about 1.9 kg CO2e per BRL, and in 2021, it was approximately 2.8 kg CO2e per BRL, indicating a trend towards reduced emissions intensity over the years. Despite these figures, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is monitoring its emissions intensity, it may not yet have established formalised climate commitments or reduction strategies. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. is in the early stages of addressing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving emissions intensity metrics as part of its operational strategy.
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Sendas Distribuidora S.A. 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.