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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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 around 73,439,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 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 (covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2040, which is ten years ahead of the European Union's target. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Sonae's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company has also achieved a significant reduction of 75% in its emissions since 2005, surpassing its previous goal of a 70% reduction by 2020. Sonae's ongoing initiatives and targets demonstrate its dedication to sustainability and its role in the global effort to combat climate change.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 |
Scope 2 | 158,308,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.