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Metro

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.

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52

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Metro's score of 52 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Metro's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Metro reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,979,781,100 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 270,469,800 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 9,693,706,100 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, Metro plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Metro's emissions intensity has shown a reduction of nearly 7% compared to the previous year, attributed to efficiency measures in transport, waste management, and energy use. The company is also committed to aligning its near-term GHG reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, becoming one of the first Canadian firms to address emissions from 'forest, land, and agriculture' (FLAG). Overall, Metro's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the food and staples retailing sector in Canada.

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Scope 1
22,290
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Scope 2
13,000
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Scope 3
14,000
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metro'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Metro is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Metro 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
Reduction Actions

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