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Coop

Coop, officially known as Coop Danmark A/S, is a leading retail cooperative headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1896, Coop has evolved into a significant player in the Danish grocery sector, operating a diverse range of supermarkets and hypermarkets across the country. With a strong focus on sustainability and local sourcing, Coop offers a unique selection of products, including organic and fair-trade items, catering to the growing demand for ethical consumerism. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and community engagement, positioning itself as a trusted brand among Danish consumers. Notable achievements include its extensive loyalty programme and innovative digital shopping solutions, which have solidified Coop's market position as a frontrunner in the Nordic retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Coop's score of 22 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coop's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Coop amba reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 238,046,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 58,318,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where they were approximately 235,945,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from about 104,378,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Coop amba has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 91% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 24.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue (DKK) by 2030, translating to a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. This includes a specific commitment to reduce emissions from the use of sold products derived from fossil fuels by 27.5% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Coop amba's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food and staples retailing sector.

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Scope 1
235,945,000
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Scope 2
104,378,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Coop is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Coop is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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