Loblaw Companies Limited, commonly known as Loblaw, is a leading Canadian food retailer headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Founded in 1919, the company has grown to become a cornerstone of the Canadian grocery industry, operating over 2,400 stores across the country. Loblaw's diverse portfolio includes supermarkets, pharmacy services, and apparel, with a strong emphasis on fresh food and private label products, such as the popular President's Choice brand. Recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Loblaw has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various health and wellness initiatives. As a major player in the retail sector, Loblaw continues to innovate, enhancing customer experience while maintaining a strong market position through strategic acquisitions and community engagement.
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In 2024, Loblaw Companies Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,056,016,000 kg CO2e, comprising 687,940,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 368,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to their 2020 baseline, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. Loblaw has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, they plan for 70% of their suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. The company has shown a consistent effort in reducing emissions over the years, with previous years' emissions recorded as follows: 1,114,514,300 kg CO2e in 2015, 1,153,542,000 kg CO2e in 2011, and a gradual decrease leading to the current figures. This ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint positions Loblaw as a leader in the retail sector's response to climate change.
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| 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 432,809,000 | 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 | 502,137,000 | 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 | 218,596,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Loblaw Companies has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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