Kroger, officially known as The Kroger Co., is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, primarily operating within the United States. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company has established a significant presence across numerous regions, offering a wide range of grocery and household products. Founded in 1883, Kroger has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, recognised for its extensive store network and innovative retail solutions.
The company’s core offerings include fresh produce, groceries, pharmacy services, and household goods, with a focus on quality and customer convenience. Kroger’s commitment to technological integration and sustainable practices has helped it maintain a strong market position. As a leader in retail trade services, Kroger continues to adapt to evolving consumer needs, securing its place as a key player in the American retail landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kroger's reported carbon emissions
Kroger, a US-based retail trade services company, reported approximately 115.15 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for the reporting year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling around 2.24 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2.71 billion kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 110.25 billion kg CO2e.
The company's Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for approximately 60.72 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at about 40.78 billion kg CO2e. Other significant Scope 3 categories include end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 4.35 billion kg CO2e), employee commute (around 0.60 billion kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 2.05 billion kg CO2e).
Kroger has established reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Previously, the company had goals to reduce energy consumption by 5% by the end of 2020 and aimed for 40% electricity savings by 2020 from a 2000 baseline. Additionally, a commitment was made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 73% by 2030 compared to diesel trucks used in the Northwest region, stemming from the procurement of renewable natural gas fuel in December 2015.
While Kroger's disclosed emission data is comprehensive for 2024, earlier reporting years show that Scope 3 emissions were not fully disclosed in categories such as purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution. Emissions data for reporting years prior to 2024 and following 2017 primarily focus on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with varying levels of detail. For example, in 2017, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 6.66 billion kg CO2e. In 2015, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 6.57 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e. Earlier historical data often presents intensity metrics rather than absolute emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3.
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Kroger’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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