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J Sainsbury

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J Sainsbury plc, commonly known as Sainsbury's, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1869, Sainsbury's has grown to become one of the largest retailers in the UK, with a strong presence in grocery, clothing, and home goods. The company operates over 1,400 stores across the country, including supermarkets and convenience shops, catering to a diverse customer base. Sainsbury's is renowned for its commitment to quality, offering a wide range of products from fresh produce to premium own-brand items. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of online shopping and a focus on sustainability initiatives. With a strong market position, Sainsbury's continues to innovate, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking value and quality in their shopping experience.

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How does J Sainsbury'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.

62

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

J Sainsbury's score of 62 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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J Sainsbury's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, J Sainsbury plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 458,972,650 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 247,142,540 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 706,115,190 kg CO2e (location-based). For the UK specifically, emissions were approximately 403,057,230 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 233,869,420 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 636,926,650 kg CO2e. Sainsbury's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% by 2030, with a base year of 2018. Additionally, the company targets a 50.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to energy, industry, and transport by the same year. These targets are part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations by 2035 and across its entire value chain by 2050. The company’s long-term goals include a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Sainsbury's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its pledge to eliminate deforestation in its supply chain by 2025. All emissions data and targets are sourced directly from J Sainsbury plc, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.

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554,936,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
25,652,904,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. J Sainsbury's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 J Sainsbury is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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