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Mercadona, officially known as Mercadona S.A., is a leading retail trade service provider headquartered in Valencia, Spain. Established in 1977, the company has grown to become one of the most prominent supermarket chains across Spain, with a significant presence in the retail sector. Specialising in retail trade services, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, Mercadona focuses on offering a wide range of high-quality groceries, household goods, and personal care products.
What sets Mercadona apart is its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on private label products and efficient supply chain management. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in Spain’s retail industry. Its extensive network of stores and dedication to quality make Mercadona a trusted name in retail trade services.
35
DitchCarbon score
-1 vs industry average
Mercadona’s score of 35 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
20202021202220232024
Reported emissions
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Mercadona's reported carbon emissions
Mercadona, a Spanish retail trade services company, reported total emissions of approximately 894,481,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 950,972,000 kg CO2e. Mercadona's emissions data is inherited from its parent company, Mercadona S.A.
The company is developing a climate transition plan and has set a near-term target to achieve a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Mercadona has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for net-zero emissions, with a long-term target year of 2050. However, their near-term SBTi commitment is currently listed as "Commitment removed" as of 2023, and their net-zero commitment is also listed as "Commitment removed" for the same year. Previously, Mercadona had a "Committed" status with SBTi for net-zero.
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Mercadona’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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