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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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85

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Jeronimo Martins's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Jeronimo Martins reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 3,500,778,000 kg CO2e in Colombia, 9,423,000 kg CO2e in Morocco, 22,972,862,000 kg CO2e in Poland, and 6,279,674,000 kg CO2e in Portugal. Globally, their total emissions reached about 90,000,000 kg CO2e, which included 30,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 45,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Jeronimo Martins has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2021 baseline, and a 33% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by the same year. Additionally, they have committed to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. The company has already achieved a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per 1,000 euros in sales by the end of 2023, compared to 2017 levels. Furthermore, they reported a 23.4% reduction in emissions from their dairy business, Terra Alegre, between 2022 and 2023, and a 55% reduction in carbon emissions from Pingo Doce operations compared to 2018. Overall, Jeronimo Martins is on track to meet its climate targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality in the retail sector.

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710,053,000
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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.

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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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