GPA Sustainability Profile
GPA, or Grupo Pão de Açúcar, is a leading retail company headquartered in Brazil, with a significant presence across the country. Founded in 1948, GPA has established itself as a key player in the supermarket and hypermarket sectors, operating various formats including Pão de Açúcar, Extra, and Assaí. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, from fresh produce to household goods, emphasising quality and customer satisfaction. GPA's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the expansion of its e-commerce platform and the introduction of eco-friendly initiatives. With a strong focus on enhancing the shopping experience, GPA continues to set industry standards in Brazil's competitive retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does GPA'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
GPA's score of 42 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
GPA's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GPA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 681,372,000 kg CO2e, comprising 481,244,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 65,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 128,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 554,008,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 286,363,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 64,212,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 135,325,000 kg CO2e. GPA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have established a more aggressive target of a 38% reduction in gross emissions for both Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, also based on 2015 levels. These targets reflect GPA's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that GPA is independently reporting its emissions and climate initiatives. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions transparently, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 97,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 35,508,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 49,449,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is GPA's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is GPA's Location?
GPA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
GPA 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.
