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Loblaw Companies Limited, widely recognised as Loblaw Companies, stands as Canada's foremost food and pharmacy retailer. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Canada, this influential enterprise operates across the nation within the retail trade services sector, focusing on consumer goods.
The company's main business areas encompass grocery and drug store retailing, complemented by financial services and apparel. Loblaw offers a comprehensive selection of fresh produce, pantry staples, essential pharmaceuticals, and general merchandise, distinguished by its strong private label brands and innovative digital platforms.
As a leading force in Canadian retail, Loblaw Companies holds a significant market position. Through its diverse portfolio of banners and unwavering commitment to meeting consumer needs, the company continues to redefine the food and health retail landscape throughout Canada.
51
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Loblaw Companies’s score of 51 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Loblaw Companies's reported carbon emissions
Loblaw Companies, a Canadian retail trade services company, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions at about 802.08 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at approximately 223.32 million kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 719.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 350.21 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were around 721.48 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 372.40 million kg CO2e.
Loblaw Companies has set several climate commitments. It aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. This near-term target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming pathway. The company also commits that 70% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027.
The company has also set a long-term net-zero carbon target, aligned with SBTi, for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. Loblaw Companies reported a 16% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions against its 2020 baseline by the end of 2024. Earlier, it had set a goal to reduce its operational carbon footprint by 20% by 2020 and 30% by 2030.
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Loblaw Companies’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Loblaw Companies Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Loblaw Companies Limited…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Loblaw Companies Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Loblaw Companies Limited…
Behind target50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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