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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 2 months ago

Acme Markets Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Acme Markets Inc., a prominent player in the grocery retail industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 1891, Acme has established itself as a trusted name in supermarkets, offering a diverse range of products including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials. With a commitment to quality and customer service, Acme Markets stands out through its unique offerings, such as locally sourced products and a robust loyalty programme. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous store renovations and expansions, solidifying its market position as a leading grocery retailer. Acme Markets continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong community presence.

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43

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Acme Markets Inc.'s score of 43 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acme Markets Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Acme Markets Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc., Acme Markets' climate commitments and emissions data are inherited from its parent company. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Acme Markets is aligned with the sustainability initiatives of Albertsons, which has set various reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at cascade level 6. This indicates a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science, although specific targets for Acme Markets are not detailed. Additionally, emissions data from Safeway Inc. at cascade level 4 may also inform Acme Markets' climate strategy, but again, specific figures are not disclosed. The company is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, reflecting a growing trend among grocery retailers to address climate change proactively. In summary, while Acme Markets Inc. does not present specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate family that is actively engaged in climate commitments and sustainability efforts.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,039,002,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,130,132,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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-
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Acme Markets Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acme Markets Inc.'s primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Acme Markets Inc.'s Location?

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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 Acme Markets Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Acme Markets Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Use of Sold Products
100%

Acme Markets Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Acme Markets Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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