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Jeronimo Martins

Jeronimo Martins, officially known as Jeronimo Martins SGPS, S.A., is a prominent player in the retail and distribution industry, headquartered in Portugal (PT). Founded in 1792, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in key operational regions, including Poland, Colombia, and Portugal. Specialising in food retail, Jeronimo Martins operates well-known supermarket chains such as Pingo Doce and Biedronka, offering a diverse range of products that prioritise quality and affordability. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Jeronimo Martins has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in sales and expansion into new territories, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the European retail sector.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Jeronimo Martins's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jeronimo Martins's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jerónimo Martins reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,593,713,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 240,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 688,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 32,593,713,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint significantly. Jerónimo Martins aims to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 33% by the same year. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company has also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Furthermore, it has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect Jerónimo Martins's commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Scope 1
172,587,000
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Scope 2
710,053,000
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Scope 3
30,435,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jeronimo Martins's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. This request for Jeronimo Martins is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jeronimo Martins is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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