Empire
Empire Company Limited, commonly known as Empire, is a prominent Canadian retail and grocery company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1907, Empire has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the food retail industry, primarily through its subsidiaries, including Sobeys, Safeway, and Foodland. With a strong presence across Canada, Empire operates over 1,500 stores, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to the needs of local communities. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, distinguishing itself through unique offerings such as its private label brands. Empire has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its e-commerce capabilities and a focus on sustainability initiatives. As a leader in the grocery sector, Empire continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its market position as a trusted choice for Canadian consumers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Empire's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Empire's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Empire's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Empire Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18.3 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: about 336,560 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 215,360 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and around 18.2 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease from the previous year's total emissions of approximately 24.5 million tonnes CO2e in 2022. Empire has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Empire is committed to ensuring that 64% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Empire's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 396,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,030,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,478,700,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Empire 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.
