Grupo Alimerka, a prominent player in the Spanish retail sector, is headquartered in Asturias, Spain. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leading supermarket chain, primarily operating in the regions of Asturias, León, and Zamora. Specialising in the grocery industry, Grupo Alimerka offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and household essentials, with a strong emphasis on quality and local sourcing. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, which has solidified its market position. Notable achievements include the expansion of its store network and the introduction of innovative shopping solutions, enhancing customer experience. With a focus on providing value and quality, Grupo Alimerka continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, catering to the evolving needs of its customers.
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As of 2022, Grupo Alimerka reported a total of approximately 11,294,400 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed emissions for Scope 3, which were not reported for 2022. In previous years, their emissions were as follows: in 2021, they emitted about 12,366,450 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 77,751,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3); in 2020, approximately 14,034,520 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 63,717,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3); in 2019, about 13,320,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 56,251,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3); and in 2018, around 15,182,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 48,929,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Despite these figures, Grupo Alimerka has not set specific reduction targets or made formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The company operates within a competitive industry where climate commitments are increasingly vital for stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,182,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 35,034,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 48,929,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Grupo Alimerka 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.