Mercadona
Mercadona, officially known as Mercadona S.A., is a leading Spanish supermarket chain headquartered in Valencia, Spain. Established in 1977, the company has grown to dominate the retail grocery sector, primarily operating across Spain with over 1,600 stores. Mercadona is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, and household goods, often under its own private label brands. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being the largest supermarket chain in Spain by market share, reflecting its strong position in the industry. Mercadona's unique approach to supply chain management and customer-centric services has set it apart from competitors, making it a preferred choice for millions of shoppers. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Mercadona continues to lead the way in the Spanish retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Mercadona's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mercadona's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mercadona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 761,592,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Notably, in 2021, Mercadona disclosed emissions of about 757,265,000 kg CO2e, which included 753,062,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 121,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Mercadona has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its long-term strategy. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to reducing emissions across all scopes. This commitment underscores its dedication to sustainability within the food and staples retailing sector. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate action, although specific short-term reduction targets have been removed. Overall, Mercadona's efforts reflect a significant focus on environmental responsibility and a commitment to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,755,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Mercadona 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.
