Assaí 2025 Annual and
Sustainability Report
2025
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WE ARE THE FACE
OF BRAZIL
In 2025, Assaí strengthened its leadership in the self-service wholesale sector, combining national scale, operational excellence, and continuous innovation. With a presence in all regions of the country and a diverse business model that includes investments in private labels, financial services, and health, we continue to evolve to provide the best possible shopping experience and bring prosperity to millions of people every day.
Our 2025 Annual
and Sustainability Report
Our report reflects a year of strengthening and evolution, guided by our values and our purpose of making prosperity a reality for everyone.
Assaí is the face of Brazil and is present in all regions of the country. In the 2025 edition, we have included illustrations that celebrate our natural and cultural diversity.
Its content covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and complies with Brazilian accounting legislation and the regulations of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) applicable to companies listed on B3, Brazil’s stock exchange.
2025 highlights
Our Assaí
Our Assaí
- Brand with the best reputation in the Retail–Supermarket category in Brazil (Caliber Reputation Index 2025) and most valuable brand in Food Retail according to three rankings (Interbrand, Brand Finance, and TM20+InfoMoney)
- Recognized among the 30 most sustainable companies in Brazil, by B3 (Brazil's stock exchange)
- 312 stores, 12 distribution centers (DCs), and 13 regional offices nationwide
Our Governance
Our Governance
- Upgraded to an A- rating in CDP
- Variable compensation linked to ESG targets (diversity and CO₂ emissions)
- 100% adherence to the recommended practices applicable under the Code of Best Corporate Governance Practices (CGBC) of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC)
- Included in five ESG-related indices:
- B3 Corporate Sustainability Index - ISE B3
- IDIVERSA B3
- Carbon Efficient Index - ICO2 B3
- IGPTW B3
- Age Friendly
Our People
Our People
- 92,878 employees across all regions of Brazil
- 25.9% of leadership positions held by women
- 45% of leadership positions held by Black and brown professionals
- 7.3% of employees identify as LGBTQIA+
- 5.3% of employees are people with disabilities
- 2.1 million hours of training at Assaí University
- Recognition in health and well-being, featuring the 'Selo Gerar Bem-Estar' certification (ABQV/ION) and an honorable mention in the National Quality of Life Award (PNQV)
- 135,000 hours of Structured Safety Dialogues , and distribution of 2,500 safety booklets for butchers and cargo equipment operators
Our Customers
Our Customers
- 42% small business owners and 58% end consumers
- 44% of customers are from classes A and B, while 47% are from class C and 9% belong to classes D and E
- Assortment of approximately10,000 products
- 270 stores with butcher shops; 258 with deli counters; 148 with cafeterias; and 247 with cafeterias and bakeries
- Assaí Pay and Meu Assaí App
- 287 stores with self-service checkoutso
- 105 stores with shop galleries
Our Value Chain Management
Our Value Chain Management
- New Commercial System process modernization and new pricing/negotiation tools
- Our goal is for 100% of stores to offer eggs from cage-free systems
- 100% of private label and textile suppliers audited for working conditions
- 100% of fresh meat sourced from companies with direct-producer traceability systems
- Updated risk matrix: 17 prioritized risks, including 4 ESG-related risks
Our Relationship with the Community
Our Relationship with the Community
- Assaí Institute: new mission and vision, focused on A Well-Fed Brazil
- More than 1.2 million people benefited from programs
- More than 6.4 million meals donated to families experiencing social and food vulnerability
- 8th edition of the Academia Assaí Award: 7,500+ entries and R$1.3 million in prizes
- Surpassed the target of metric tons collected through the Alimento a Gente Compartilha (Food is Something We Share) Campaign by 20%, reaching a total of 1,500 tons
- More than 100 volunteers engaged, benefiting over 1,000 people
Our Care for the Environment
Our Care for the Environment
- Zero Waste to Landfill target by 2035
- 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- 99% of energy from renewable sources
- Voluntary Drop-off Points (VDPs) in 67 stores
- 154% increase in waste sent for composting
- 2% reduction in absolute water consumption (equivalent to the supply of 228 homes)
- Gold Seal in the Public Registry of Emissions (Brazilian GHG Protocol Program)
Attachment
Attachment
- Additional information on Assaí’s management of material topics, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and proprietary indicators.
