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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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Loblaw Companies's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Loblaw Companies Limited reported total emissions of approximately 1,025,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 802,081,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 223,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Loblaw aims for 70% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. Loblaw has also established a long-term net-zero carbon target, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. As of the end of 2024, the company has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 16% compared to its 2020 baseline. This commitment reflects Loblaw's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector. The emissions data is cascaded from Loblaw Companies Limited, which operates as a current subsidiary, ensuring that their climate strategies are consistent with industry standards and best practices.
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Loblaw Companies’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2040
We extended our ambitions by setting a new net-zero carbon t…
We extended our ambitions by setting a new net-zero carbon target, aligned to SBTi.
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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