Climate Change Data

CBA B+G

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9.73 tCO2e (offset)
Total Energy Consumption:26,220 kWh
Water Consumption:151 m³
Waste Generated:3,900 L of non-recyclable waste

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular Economy
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Employee Well-being
  • Value Chain ESG Practices
  • Transparency
  • Sustainable Procurement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced transportation emissions by 21% and waste by 15% through teleworking.
  • Achieved carbon neutrality in 2021 by offsetting emissions through reforestation.
  • 100% of recyclable waste sent to selective collection.
  • Reduced water consumption by 45% and electric power consumption by 21%.

Social Achievements

  • Conducted a corporate culture diagnostic to improve engagement and retention.
  • Implemented various initiatives to improve employee well-being, including online Pilates classes and virtual team events.
  • Launched the UNA Program to support NGOs working with vulnerable communities.
  • Improved diversity and inclusion through internal surveys and affirmative action in hiring.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainable Purchasing policy to ensure ethical and sustainable practices in the supply chain.
  • Implemented LGPD compliance measures.
  • Increased transparency through internal and external communication channels.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve NetZero emissions by 2030.
  • Increase UNA Program impact by 5 times.
  • Reach 40% representation for other ethnicities (mainly Black) by 2030.
  • Implement Transformative Chain program across value chain.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental footprint in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) focused value chain.
  • Maintaining employee well-being during and after the pandemic and transition to a fully remote work model.
  • Ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented teleworking, waste reduction initiatives, and carbon offsetting.
  • Conducted employee well-being surveys and implemented initiatives to address concerns.
  • Developed a Sustainable Purchasing policy and supplier assessment process.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 61 suppliers approved; socio-environmental questionnaire implemented.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Purchasing policy
  • Supplier assessment process including ethical and socio-environmental criteria

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GHG Protocol

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Various SDGs mentioned throughout the report

Initiatives contribute to various SDGs, as detailed in the report.