MercadoLibre Inc

Common Name
MercadoLibre
Country
Uruguay
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Internet Retail
Employees
84,207
Ticker
MELI
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
MercadoLibre Inc. is a prominent e-commerce company operating across Latin America, serving as a pivotal platform for online buying and selling. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Arge...

MercadoLibre's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, MercadoLibre 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).

However, MercadoLibre has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into MercadoLibre's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MercadoLibre amounted to 584,020 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MercadoLibre increased by 73.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

MercadoLibre's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+3475%+3460%+225%-7%+78%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are MercadoLibre's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of MercadoLibre were 567,156 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has MercadoLibre reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, MercadoLibre's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 683,220.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), MercadoLibre's Scope 1 emissions increased by 78.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are MercadoLibre's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, MercadoLibre reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,864 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has MercadoLibre reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, MercadoLibre's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 266.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), MercadoLibre's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MercadoLibre 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does MercadoLibre use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, MercadoLibre reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

MercadoLibre's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202304.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into MercadoLibre's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, MercadoLibre reported 1,375,455 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of MercadoLibre includes a breakdown across 0 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.

MercadoLibre's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e-38%+160%+126%+16%+26%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are MercadoLibre's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, MercadoLibre reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,375,455 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has MercadoLibre reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, MercadoLibre's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 435.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), MercadoLibre's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

Insights into MercadoLibre's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, MercadoLibre reported a total carbon footprint of 1,959,475 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.33% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to MercadoLibre's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 70.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.94%.