Kroger
The Kroger Co., commonly known as Kroger, is a leading American retail giant headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1883, Kroger has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating over 2,700 stores across various regions, including the Midwest, South, and West. Kroger primarily operates in the grocery industry, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items, alongside pharmacy and fuel services. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Kroger has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its private label brands and innovative technology in grocery shopping. As a pioneer in the industry, Kroger continues to adapt and thrive, making it a household name in American retail.
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Kroger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kroger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,081,613,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,288,734,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,739,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,909,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights Kroger's significant carbon footprint across its operations. Kroger has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving a 73% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its diesel trucks in the Northwest by transitioning to renewable natural gas fuel, with a target completion date of 2030. Kroger's ongoing efforts to enhance energy efficiency include a goal to achieve a 40% reduction in electricity consumption by 2020 from a 2000 baseline, which is crucial given that Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity represent a significant portion of its overall carbon emissions. Overall, Kroger's climate strategy reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges of climate change within the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,505,002,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,063,977,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,350,902,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kroger is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
