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Loblaw Companies

Loblaw Companies Limited, commonly known as Loblaw, is a leading Canadian food retailer headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Founded in 1919, the company has grown to become a cornerstone of the Canadian grocery industry, operating over 2,400 stores across the country. Loblaw's diverse portfolio includes supermarkets, pharmacy services, and apparel, with a strong emphasis on fresh food and private label products, such as the popular President's Choice brand. Recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Loblaw has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various health and wellness initiatives. As a major player in the retail sector, Loblaw continues to innovate, enhancing customer experience while maintaining a strong market position through strategic acquisitions and community engagement.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Loblaw Companies's score of 59 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Loblaw Companies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Loblaw Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,114,352,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 726,052,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 388,300,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions against a 2020 baseline by the end of 2024. Loblaw has set ambitious targets to further its climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans for 70% of its suppliers, by spend covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. In 2023, Loblaw also announced a new net-zero carbon target aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. These commitments reflect Loblaw's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector in Canada.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Loblaw Companies's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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 Loblaw Companies is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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