Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community
• Environment
• Economic Opportunity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by -1,5%
• 29% of energy from renewable sources
• 32% of waste recovered through circular economy
• 79.3% of own-brand products in 100% recyclable packaging

Social Achievements

• Invested $49.4 million in community impact programs
• Donated 161,232 units of food
• Launched "TEAcompaño" program for autistic individuals in 72% of stores
• Raised $5 million through "Redondeo Solidario"
• Improved employee productivity by 5%
• 82% employee participation in PulsoMâs survey
• 79% of employees proud to work for GDN Argentina
• Developed 36 new partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Invested $58,000 million in purchases from SMEs and social economy
• Implemented programs to support employee savings, time flexibility, and wellbeing

Governance Achievements

• Established a rigorous environmental monitoring system in 7 stores in the Matanza-Riachuelo basin, with 97% of external environmental audits approved
• Received the Ciudadanía Empresaria Award from AMCHAM for the SME supplier development program

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Transforming to a new brand identity for own-brand products
• Addressing the contamination of the Matanza-Riachuelo river basin
• Managing waste and promoting circular economy
• Reducing single-use plastics

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in LED lighting and refrigerator upgrades
• Implementation of more efficient replenishment system for refrigerated products
• Increased offer of alternatives to plastic by +53%
• Reduced offer of plastic products by -20.5%
• Collaboration with ACUMAR for environmental monitoring and management
• Partnership with Veganuary to offer vegan products
• Implementation of Ecopuntos for recyclable waste collection in 37 stores
• Development of sustainable packaging, use of certified palm oil and paper/pulp

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnership with SMEs and regional suppliers
• Development of sustainable packaging requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Own-brand vegan products
• Cage-free eggs

Awards & Recognition

• 20th place in Employers for Youth (EFY) ranking
• 18th place in MERCO ranking of best companies to work for
• Ciudadanía Empresaria Award from AMCHAM