Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA
Grupo Sura's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Grupo Sura 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).
Grupo Sura has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Grupo Sura's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Grupo Sura amounted to 6,255 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 Grupo Sura decreased by 12.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Grupo Sura's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grupo Sura's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Grupo Sura were 3,666 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Grupo Sura reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Grupo Sura's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 39.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grupo Sura's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Grupo Sura's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,589 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Grupo Sura reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grupo Sura's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 14.55% 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 Grupo Sura use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Grupo Sura's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Grupo Sura's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported 2,464,343 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 Grupo Sura includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Grupo Sura's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grupo Sura's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,464,343 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 1.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grupo Sura's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Grupo Sura disclose?
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported emissions for 3 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 Grupo Sura's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Grupo Sura's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,437,855 tCO₂e (98.93%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 20,779 tCO₂e (0.84%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,709 tCO₂e (0.23%)
Grupo Sura's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Grupo Sura’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,666 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,449 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.43 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Grupo Sura's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Grupo Sura's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.42, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Grupo Sura rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Grupo Sura ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Grupo Sura is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Grupo Sura's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Grupo Sura reported a total carbon footprint of 2,470,598 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.85% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Grupo Sura's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.15%.a