Jeronimo Martins
Jeronimo Martins, officially known as Jeronimo Martins SGPS, S.A., is a prominent player in the retail and distribution industry, headquartered in Portugal (PT). Founded in 1792, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in key operational regions, including Poland, Colombia, and Portugal. Specialising in food retail, Jeronimo Martins operates well-known supermarket chains such as Pingo Doce and Biedronka, offering a diverse range of products that prioritise quality and affordability. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Jeronimo Martins has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in sales and expansion into new territories, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the European retail sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Jeronimo Martins's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Jeronimo Martins's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Jerónimo Martins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 928,904,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 32,593,713,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For near-term targets, Jerónimo Martins plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2033, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 33% by the same year. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to forest risk commodities by 39.4% by 2033, with a no-deforestation target set for December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Jerónimo Martins's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and staples retailing sector.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 172,587,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 710,053,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 30,435,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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