Metro Inc., commonly referred to as Metro, is a prominent Canadian grocery and pharmacy retailer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, CA. Founded in 1947, the company has established itself as a key player in the food and pharmacy industry, operating over 950 stores across Quebec and Ontario.
Metro's core offerings include a diverse range of fresh produce, grocery items, and pharmacy services, distinguished by their commitment to quality and local sourcing. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its private label products, which cater to a growing demand for value and quality among consumers.
With a strong market position, Metro continues to innovate in the retail sector, focusing on sustainability and customer experience, making it a trusted choice for millions of Canadians.
+19 vs industry average
Metro’s score of 54 is higher than 73% 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
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Metro's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Metro's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 8.77 billion kg CO2e, comprising 339,724,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 29,755,830 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8.40 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2024, where total emissions were about 10.62 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 264,354,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 19,573,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10.33 billion kg CO2e. Metro has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, starting from 2023. Additionally, they target a 37.5% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035 compared to 2020 levels, focusing on key sources such as building energy consumption, refrigerants, waste, and transport. The company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting, inheriting data from its parent organization, Metro Inc. As part of its sustainability strategy, Metro continues to engage in initiatives that align with industry standards for climate action, although it has not committed to a net-zero target as of now.
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Metro’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Reducing absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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