Initiative
Energy management
About the initiative
Energy management
A significant portion of our electricity use is from our distribution centers, mainly because of the energy needed to automate shipping. Looking into this, we identified two opportunities to cut CO2 emissions: energy efficiency through smart metering and the transition to energy from renewable sources.
Today, over 125 distribution centers are using IoT sensors that deliver real-time data on energy usage, enabling smarter and more efficient resource management.
Transition to renewable energy
To increase the share of renewable energy in Mercado Libre’s power grid, we have addressed two fronts:
- Clean energy generation by installing photovoltaic solar energy-driven systems in our buildings and administrative centers.
- Execution of Power Purchase Agreements with local providers of renewable energy.
In 2024, three more logistics centers in Brazil switched to renewable energy. We also have a photovoltaic system at our Funza Storage and Distribution Center in Colombia, made up of 1,088 solar panels. This system generates more than 550,000 kWh per year, supplying over 50% of our operations.
We work to achieve greater energy efficiency and to supply our operations with renewable energy throughout Latin America.
Main results
76,739,655 MWh
of renewable energy in our operations.
44%
of our operations supplied with renewable energy.
30 logistics centers and offices
in whole or in part powered by clean energy in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.
Learn more about our initiatives
Sustainable Mobility
We minimized the impact of logistics operations by expanding the fleet of electric and low-emission fuel vehicles, along with partnerships that enable us to adopt innovative solutions.
Circular Material Use
We look for solutions to reintegrate resources into the production cycle, fostering material circularity. We focus on three areas: reducing, replacing, and recycling, as well as raising awareness across the value chain.
