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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 8 months ago

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc., commonly referred to as Harris Teeter, is a prominent player in the US grocery industry, headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina. Founded in 1936, the supermarket chain has established a strong presence across the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to the needs of local communities. Specialising in fresh produce, quality meats, and a variety of organic and gourmet items, Harris Teeter distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and community engagement. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own private label products and a robust online shopping platform. With a reputation for excellence, Harris Teeter continues to solidify its market position as a trusted grocery destination, consistently ranking among the top supermarkets in the United States.

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41

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s score of 41 is higher 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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Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Kroger Co.

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of The Kroger Co., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Harris Teeter inherits reduction initiatives and targets from The Kroger Co. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Harris Teeter have not been disclosed. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that Harris Teeter is still aligning its sustainability efforts with the broader goals set by its parent company, The Kroger Co. This relationship indicates a commitment to addressing climate change, although detailed metrics and specific targets for Harris Teeter remain unspecified at this time.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,505,002,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,063,977,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,350,902,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
37%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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