As part of its global Accelerate strategy, the company has undertaken actions to mitigate risks and identify opportunities resulting from climate change.
One of the industries most challenged by the effects of climate change is the automotive sector. For this reason, Inchcape — the leading automotive distributor in Latin America — has set itself the global challenge of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, aiming to make its value chain more resource-efficient.
In this context, it aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year.
On the path to achieving this goal, the organisation has implemented activities to generate a lower environmental impact. This includes, for example, using less electricity in its offices and transitioning to a more sustainable energy matrix.
“In recent years, we have made progress in reducing our emissions by carrying out concrete initiatives that reinforce our commitment to the environment,” said Laura Viegas, Communications and Responsible Business Director for Inchcape Americas.
With the aim of ensuring that Inchcape Americas makes a tangible contribution to this issue, it carried out a series of programmes in 2023 that impacted its footprint, including the following highlights:
- 8 new sites powered by renewable energy from certified green tariffs: 4 in Costa Rica, 3 in Uruguay, and 1 in Peru. These are in addition to several facilities in Chile that already use green energy.
- Increased sales of hybrid and electric vehicles by nearly 40% compared to 2022.
- Implementation of renewable energy solutions in 4 branches: 3 in Colombia (Girón, Yumbo, Calle 80) and 1 in Peru (Arequipa).
- ISO 50001 energy management system certification for the Quilicura and Lo Boza sites in Chile.
- In Peru, the Ministry of the Environment awarded the Carbon Footprint Peru Level 1 recognition.
The executive added, “For 2024, we aim to continue driving projects that make a real contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and enable us to have a lower environmental impact.”