Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao SA
GPA's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, GPA 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).
GPA has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into GPA's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GPA amounted to 272,472 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GPA decreased by 10.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
GPA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GPA's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GPA were 252,837 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GPA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GPA's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 49.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), GPA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are GPA's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, GPA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,635 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has GPA reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GPA's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 61.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), GPA's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 19.32% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does GPA use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, GPA reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
GPA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into GPA's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, GPA reported 85,530.1 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 2023 disclosure of GPA includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
GPA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GPA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, GPA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 85,530.1 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 GPA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GPA's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), GPA's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that GPA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GPA disclose?
In 2023, GPA reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of GPA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to GPA's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 43,848 tCO₂e (51.27%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 18,699 tCO₂e (21.86%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 17,255 tCO₂e (20.17%)
GPA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GPA’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, GPA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 252,837 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,969 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 63.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
GPA's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GPA's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, GPA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 63.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.92 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does GPA rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, GPA ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places GPA among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into GPA's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, GPA reported a total carbon footprint of 358,002.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to GPA's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 70.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 23.89%. a