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Retail Trade Services
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updated 2 months ago

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc., commonly known as Ralphs, is a prominent player in the US grocery industry, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1873, Ralphs has established itself as a leading supermarket chain, primarily serving Southern California with a wide array of products and services. Specialising in fresh produce, quality meats, and bakery items, Ralphs is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of loyalty programmes and online shopping options, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers. With a strong market position, Ralphs continues to innovate within the grocery sector, focusing on sustainability and local sourcing. Its dedication to providing unique offerings and exceptional service has solidified its reputation as a trusted grocery destination in the region.

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41

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s score of 41 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Kroger Co.

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of The Kroger Co., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship with The Kroger Co., Ralphs Grocery Company inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives. The Kroger Co. has set various reduction targets, including those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Ralphs Grocery Company are not detailed in the available information. Ralphs Grocery Company is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, although specific initiatives or pledges are not outlined. The company’s climate strategy is likely influenced by the broader goals of The Kroger Co., which aims to enhance its environmental performance across its operations. In summary, while Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc. does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate structure that prioritises climate commitments and sustainability initiatives through its parent company, The Kroger Co.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,505,002,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,063,977,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,350,902,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
37%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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