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Food Product Manufacturing
ZA
updated 5 months ago

The SPAR Group Ltd

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The SPAR Group Ltd, commonly referred to as SPAR, is a leading retail and wholesale distribution company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1963, SPAR has established a significant presence across Southern Africa, with a network of over 1,000 stores that cater to diverse consumer needs. Operating primarily in the grocery and retail industry, SPAR offers a unique blend of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household items, all underpinned by a commitment to quality and customer service. The company is renowned for its innovative retail formats, such as SPAR, SUPERSPAR, and KWIKSPAR, which enhance the shopping experience. With a strong market position, SPAR has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement efforts. This dedication to excellence has solidified SPAR's reputation as a trusted brand in the competitive retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

The SPAR Group Ltd's score of 4 is lower than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The SPAR Group Ltd's reported carbon emissions

The SPAR Group Ltd, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, indicating that SPAR Group Ltd operates independently regarding its climate commitments. Without specific emissions figures or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how the company is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader climate goals within the retail sector. In the absence of concrete data, it is essential for SPAR Group Ltd to consider developing measurable climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The SPAR Group Ltd's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The SPAR Group Ltd is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

The SPAR Group Ltd is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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