In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 238,935.33a | 252,837a | 279,848a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 13,085a | 18,699a | 23,663a | |
Location-Based | 29,774a | 19,635a | 24,338a | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 56,740.93a | 66,831a | 68,122a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 78.5587a | 63.7044a | 85.381a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GPA amounted to 268,709.33 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 GPA decreased by 1.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GPA were 238,935.33 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, GPA's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), GPA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, GPA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,085 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,774 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), GPA's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 51.64% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
In 2024, GPA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, GPA reported 56,740.93 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 GPA includes a breakdown across 5 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
In 2024, GPA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 56,740.93 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
Since 2020, GPA's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 44.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), GPA's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2024, 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to GPA's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, GPA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 238,935.33 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,041 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 78.56 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, GPA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 78.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.61, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, GPA ranked 25 out of 24 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
In 2024, GPA reported a total carbon footprint of 325,450.26 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.08% decrease compared to 2023, 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 73.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 17.43%.a