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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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Loblaw Companies's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Loblaw is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. This commitment aligns with the goals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting Loblaw's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
432,809,000
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Scope 2
502,137,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Loblaw Companies's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Loblaw Companies is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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