Sonae
Sonae, officially known as Sonae SGPS, S.A., is a prominent Portuguese multinational company headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Founded in 1959, Sonae has established itself as a leader in the retail and distribution industry, with significant operations across Europe, particularly in Portugal and Spain. The company operates in various sectors, including food retail, shopping centres, and technology, offering a diverse range of products and services. Sonae is renowned for its innovative approach to retail, exemplified by its flagship brand, Continente, which is a market leader in the supermarket sector. With a strong commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Sonae has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the European market. Its focus on customer experience and operational excellence continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
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Sonae's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sonae reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,471,518,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 79,348,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 73,439,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 9,318,730,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,553,389,000 kg CO2e. Sonae has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2040, which is ten years ahead of the EU target. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. This follows a long-term achievement of a 75% reduction in emissions since 2005, surpassing its previous goal of a 70% reduction by 2020. Sonae's emissions strategy includes a focus on reducing emissions intensity, with specific targets such as a 73% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square metre by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. These initiatives reflect Sonae's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 158,308,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,974,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sonae 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.
