Empire
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.
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
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.
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 18,281,310,000 kg CO2e, comprising 336,560,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 215,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,281,310,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Empire has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% 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. The company’s emissions data indicates a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and the urgent need for sustainability in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2019 | 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.
