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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 5 months ago

Meijer

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Meijer, officially known as Meijer, Inc., is a prominent American retail company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934, Meijer has established itself as a leader in the supercentre industry, primarily serving the Midwestern United States, including states like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. The company operates a unique blend of grocery and general merchandise, offering a wide range of products from fresh produce to household goods, all under one roof. Meijer's commitment to quality and customer service has earned it a loyal customer base and a strong market position. Notable achievements include being one of the first retailers to introduce the concept of the hypermarket, which has significantly influenced the retail landscape. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, Meijer continues to thrive in a competitive market.

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32

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Meijer's score of 32 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meijer's reported carbon emissions

Meijer, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Meijer, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of detailed emissions data, Meijer is engaged in various climate initiatives, although no specific reduction targets or commitments have been disclosed. The absence of information on Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other reduction initiatives suggests that Meijer may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As a subsidiary, Meijer's climate commitments may be aligned with those of its parent company, Meijer, Inc., which is involved in broader sustainability efforts. However, without specific data or targets, it is challenging to assess the company's overall impact on carbon emissions or its progress towards climate goals. In summary, while Meijer is part of a larger corporate structure that may have sustainability initiatives, the lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets limits the ability to evaluate its climate commitments effectively.

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

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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. This request for Meijer is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Meijer is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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