Public Profile

Food City

Food City, officially known as Food City Supermarkets, is a prominent grocery retailer headquartered in the United States. Established in 1955, the company has grown significantly, primarily serving the Southeastern region, including Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Specialising in a wide range of products, Food City offers fresh produce, quality meats, and a variety of grocery items, all while emphasising local sourcing and community engagement. Their commitment to customer service and unique store experiences has solidified their position as a trusted name in the supermarket industry. With numerous accolades for excellence in service and sustainability, Food City continues to thrive, making it a key player in the competitive grocery market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Food City'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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Food City's score of 3 is lower 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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Food City's reported carbon emissions

Food City, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or initiatives. Without specific emissions figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or sustainability efforts. In the context of the retail industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and committing to science-based targets. However, without concrete data or commitments from Food City, it remains unclear how they align with these industry standards.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Food City's primary industry is Prepared/preserved foods, which is low 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. Food City is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Food City is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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