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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Jeronimo Martins's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Jeronimo Martins reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 6,279,674,000 kg CO2e in Portugal and about 3,500,778,000 kg CO2e in Colombia. Globally, the company disclosed a total of 32,763,786,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, including 203,619,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 578,991,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Jeronimo Martins has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2033 from a 2021 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 33% by the same year. Additionally, they aim to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. The company has made notable progress, exceeding its goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 40% per 1,000 euros in sales by the end of 2023, achieving a reduction of 60%. Furthermore, Jeronimo Martins's subsidiary, Terra Alegre, achieved a 23.4% reduction in emissions between 2022 and 2023, earning its first Lean & Green star. These targets and achievements are part of Jeronimo Martins's broader commitment to sustainability, which includes a pledge to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. The company's climate strategy is supported by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which has approved its near and long-term targets.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 172,587,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 710,053,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 30,435,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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