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Matas

Matas A/S, commonly referred to as Matas, is a leading retail chain headquartered in Denmark (DK), with a strong presence across the Nordic region. Founded in 1949, Matas has established itself as a prominent player in the health and beauty industry, offering a diverse range of products including skincare, cosmetics, and personal care items. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, providing unique offerings that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. Matas has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its store network and the development of a robust online platform. With a market position bolstered by a loyal customer base, Matas continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its status as a trusted name in the retail sector.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Matas's score of 51 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Matas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Matas A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 119,791,000 kg CO2e. This includes 475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,152,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 116,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 3,627,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Matas's emissions were approximately 65,465,851 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 486,800 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 5,276,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 50,317,800 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was around 5,763,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 64,829,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 501,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 5,725,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 47,187,500 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 6,227,000 kg CO2e. Matas has committed to near-term climate targets but has not set a net-zero target as of now. The company is actively working on its climate commitments within the retail sector in Denmark, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives.

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Scope 1
501,900
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Scope 2
5,725,300
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0,000,000
Scope 3
47,187,500
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Matas's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Matas is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Matas is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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