No Frills, a prominent Canadian grocery retailer, is headquartered in Ontario, CA. Established in 1994, the brand has carved a niche in the discount supermarket sector, focusing on providing customers with quality products at competitive prices. With a strong presence across major regions in Canada, No Frills operates over 250 stores, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers. The company is renowned for its no-frills shopping experience, offering a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials. Its unique approach includes a commitment to low prices and a simplified shopping environment, which resonates with consumers seeking value. As a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited, No Frills has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top discount grocery chains in Canada.
How does No Frills's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
No Frills's score of 29 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, No Frills reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,768,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 27,282,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 52,237,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 23,569,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 24,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 49,464,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded emissions of about 20,413,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 27,853,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 49,347,000 kg CO2e. No Frills has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The reported emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 is approximately 30.14 kg CO2e per square foot, reflecting their operational footprint. Overall, while No Frills has made strides in tracking their emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance their climate action profile.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,413,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,853,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
No Frills is not participating in any 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.
