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Retail Trade Services
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updated 2 months ago

Ingles Markets, Incorporated Sustainability Profile

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Ingles Markets, Incorporated, commonly known as Ingles, is a prominent supermarket chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, the company has established a strong presence in the Southeastern region, particularly in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Operating within the grocery retail industry, Ingles is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service. The supermarket chain offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials, setting itself apart with its in-house brands and local sourcing initiatives. With a focus on community engagement and sustainability, Ingles has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved significant market recognition. As a key player in the grocery sector, Ingles continues to innovate while maintaining its core values of quality and service excellence.

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How does Ingles Markets, Incorporated's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

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

Ingles Markets, Incorporated's score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ingles Markets, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Ingles Markets, Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or commitments related to climate initiatives. The absence of emissions data suggests that Ingles Markets may not have established formal climate commitments or reduction strategies at this time. As a grocery retailer, Ingles Markets operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. However, without specific emissions figures or targets, it is unclear how the company aligns with industry standards or practices regarding climate action. In summary, Ingles Markets has not disclosed any emissions data or climate commitments, leaving a gap in understanding its environmental impact and sustainability efforts.

How Carbon Intensive is Ingles Markets, Incorporated's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Ingles Markets, Incorporated'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 Ingles Markets, Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ingles Markets, Incorporated'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.

Ingles Markets, Incorporated 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
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