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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., commonly known as Grocery Outlet, is a prominent discount grocery retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, primarily in the western United States. Operating within the grocery industry, Grocery Outlet focuses on providing a unique shopping experience through its wide range of discounted products, including fresh produce, organic items, and everyday essentials. What sets Grocery Outlet apart is its commitment to offering high-quality products at unbeatable prices, often sourced from surplus inventory and closeouts. This innovative approach has positioned the company as a leader in the discount grocery sector, allowing it to achieve notable milestones, including rapid expansion and a loyal customer base. With a strong market presence, Grocery Outlet continues to redefine value in grocery shopping, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious consumers.

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28

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s score of 28 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 251,322,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. The breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,257,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 4,114,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,642,000 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 251,322,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 76,721,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 22,761,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 209,361,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,990,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,071,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also substantial, reaching approximately 209,361,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Grocery Outlet has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for addressing climate change and reducing emissions in the future.

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20212023
Scope 1
2,990,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,071,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
209,361,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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