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 43 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 their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. Notably, the company has set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. Historically, Mercadona's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2020, the company recorded emissions of about 830,482,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 520,182,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 310,300,000 kg CO2e. By 2021, total emissions decreased to about 757,265,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Mercadona's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where they have committed to long-term emissions reduction strategies. The company is actively working towards integrating sustainable practices within its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Mercadona's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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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.
