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GPA

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

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29

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

GPA's score of 29 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GPA's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, GPA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 620,570,000 kg CO2e, comprising 420,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 103,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 87,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2020, where emissions totalled about 615,436,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 501,294,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 51,350,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 102,142,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, GPA has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from approximately 628,372,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 486,505,000 kg CO2e in 2018. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed in their sustainability documentation. GPA's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to climate accountability, covering all three scopes of emissions. The company continues to monitor and report its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and sustainability.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
35,508,000
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Scope 3
49,449,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GPA'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 GPA is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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GPA 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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