Ica Gruppen AB, commonly known as Ica Gruppen, is a leading player in the food products industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1938, the company has established a strong presence across the Nordic region, particularly in Sweden, where it operates a vast network of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Specialising in food products not elsewhere classified (nec), Ica Gruppen offers a diverse range of high-quality goods, including fresh produce, dairy, and packaged foods. Its commitment to sustainability and local sourcing sets it apart in a competitive market.
With a significant market share, Ica Gruppen has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of innovative private label products that resonate with health-conscious consumers. The company continues to strengthen its position as a trusted brand in the food sector, focusing on customer satisfaction and community engagement.
+40 vs industry average
Ica Gruppen’s score of 57 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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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ica Gruppen's reported carbon emissions
ICA Gruppen, a food products company headquartered in Sweden (SE), has reported its carbon emissions for several years, with the most recent data available for 2024. In 2024, ICA Gruppen's total emissions were approximately 12.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling around 8.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5.8 million kg CO2e from purchased heat and 266,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of about 12.2 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor within Scope 3 in 2024 was purchased goods and services, accounting for roughly 11.96 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 12.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 7.9 million kg CO2e (from purchased heat and electricity), and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 11.99 billion kg CO2e. ICA Gruppen has set ambitious climate commitments. Their long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree Celsius target. Furthermore, they aim for their own operations to be climate neutral from 2020, with net-zero climate impact no later than 2030. The company has also made commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). ICA Gruppen commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, based on a 2022 baseline. Concurrently, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, their long-term SBTi targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90%, both from a 2022 base year. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent organisation, ICA Gruppen AB (publ).
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Ica Gruppen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
Net zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2050
Net zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2050
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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