Ica Gruppen AB, commonly referred to as Ica Gruppen, is a leading retail and grocery company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1938, the company has grown to become a significant player in the Nordic grocery market, primarily operating in Sweden and parts of the Baltic region. Ica Gruppen's core business areas include grocery retail, pharmacy services, and banking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing. The company is renowned for its extensive range of private label products, which are designed to meet diverse consumer needs while ensuring quality and affordability. With a robust market position, Ica Gruppen has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of innovative digital solutions to enhance customer experience. Its commitment to sustainability and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted brand in the industry.
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In 2023, Ica Gruppen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,887,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 97,983,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 680 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 80,431,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel emissions of about 4,497,000 kg CO2e. Ica Gruppen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 70% per square metre across all scopes by 2025, using 2006 as the base year. This target encompasses Scope 3 emissions from franchises, downstream transportation, and business travel. Additionally, the company has committed to ensuring that suppliers responsible for 70% of its Scope 3 emissions will establish science-based targets by 2025. Looking towards the future, Ica Gruppen has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term goals include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, alongside a similar 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, also committing to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 2025.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 38,670,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 35,567,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000 | 000 |
Scope 3 | 72,607,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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