Empire Sustainability Profile
Empire Company Limited, commonly known as Empire, is a leading Canadian grocery and retail company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, with significant operations across various regions in Canada. Founded in 1907, Empire has evolved into a key player in the food retail industry, primarily through its ownership of Sobeys, Safeway, and other well-known grocery banners. Empire is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its e-commerce capabilities and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. With a strong market position, Empire continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of Canadian consumers while maintaining a focus on sustainability and community engagement.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Empire's score of 42 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Empire's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Empire Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 104,745,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,163,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 90,583,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 110,752,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 14,626,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 96,127,000 kg CO2e. Empire's climate commitments include a significant target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Empire has committed that 64% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. The emissions data and targets are sourced from Empire Company Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards aligning its operations with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 389,840,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,030,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 23,411,010,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Empire's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Empire's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 2% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 77% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Empire'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.
Empire has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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