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Grupo Alimerka

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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20

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Grupo Alimerka's score of 20 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grupo Alimerka's reported carbon emissions

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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48,929,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grupo Alimerka's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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. Grupo Alimerka is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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