Cencosud SA
Cencosud's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cencosud completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cencosud has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cencosud's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cencosud amounted to 757,959 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cencosud decreased by 7.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Cencosud's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cencosud's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cencosud were 552,972 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Cencosud reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cencosud's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencosud's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Cencosud's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cencosud reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 148,295 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 204,987 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cencosud reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencosud's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.4% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Cencosud use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cencosud reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Cencosud's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cencosud's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cencosud reported 104,811 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Cencosud includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Cencosud's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cencosud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cencosud reported total Scope 3 emissions of 104,811 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Cencosud reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cencosud's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 22.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cencosud's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cencosud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cencosud disclose?
In 2024, Cencosud reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Cencosud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cencosud's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 101,285 tCO₂e (96.64%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,526 tCO₂e (3.36%)
Cencosud's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cencosud’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cencosud reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 552,972 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,596 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 33.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cencosud's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cencosud's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cencosud reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 33.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cencosud rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cencosud ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Cencosud among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Cencosud's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cencosud reported a total carbon footprint of 862,770 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.33% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Cencosud's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 64.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.76%.a