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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Jeronimo Martins's score of 42 is higher than 99% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling 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 a substantial 32,593,130,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company 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, based on a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Jerónimo Martins plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 33% by the same year. Long-term goals further include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company also commits to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect Jerónimo Martins's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and staples retailing sector.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
172,587,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
710,053,000
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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
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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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. Jeronimo Martins is headquartered in PT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jeronimo Martins is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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