Loblaw Companies
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Loblaw Companies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Loblaw Companies's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Loblaw Companies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Loblaw Companies Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,114,552,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 726,052,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 388,300,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Loblaw has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 70% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to establish science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Loblaw's commitment to sustainability in the retail sector. Over the years, Loblaw has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from approximately 1,153,542,000 kg CO2e in 2011 to the latest figure in 2023. This reduction is part of a broader strategy to address climate change and enhance environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 432,809,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Loblaw Companies is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
