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Sendas Distribuidora S.A.

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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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s score of 43 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 450,729,570 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 75,896,440 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 36,227,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 450,729,570 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 399,141,810 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 85,336,990 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 29,651,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 69,237,820 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 87,414,510 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 69,558,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2). The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which includes purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, Sendas Distribuidora S.A. has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. The company has reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, indicating a focus on revenue-related emissions, but further details on strategic climate actions remain unspecified.

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69,558,000
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69,237,820
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sendas Distribuidora S.A.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sendas Distribuidora S.A. is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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