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 a total of approximately 32,763,786,000 kg CO2e across all scopes globally. This includes 203,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 578,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 32,763,786,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Portugal alone, the company recorded about 6,279,674,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. 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, the company has committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Notably, Jeronimo Martins has exceeded 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 remarkable 60% reduction compared to 2017 levels. The company also reported a 23.4% reduction in emissions from its dairy business, Terra Alegre, between 2022 and 2023. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A., which oversees the overall sustainability strategy and emissions reporting. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to ensure its goals are consistent with the latest climate science.
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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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