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Sainsbury's, officially known as J Sainsbury plc, is a leading player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1869, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, with a strong presence across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Specialising in grocery retail, Sainsbury's offers a diverse range of products, including fresh food, household goods, and clothing through its Sainsbury's and Argos brands. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation, Sainsbury's has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of online shopping and a robust loyalty programme. Today, it stands as a trusted name in retail, consistently striving to enhance the shopping experience for millions of customers.
65
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
Sainsbury's’s score of 65 is higher than 74% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Sainsbury's's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sainsbury's reported Scope 1 emissions of 458,972,650 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of 247,142,540 kg CO2e. As an organisation in the retail trade services sector based in GB, Sainsbury's has set near-term, absolute Scope 3 reduction targets. Sainsbury's aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from energy, industry, and transport by 50.4% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. This target also includes a 36.4% reduction in emissions from forests, agriculture, and land-use (FLAG) by the same deadline. These targets for Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are cascaded from its ultimate parent, J Sainsbury plc. Sainsbury's performance data is sourced from Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd.
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Sainsbury's’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from J Sainsbury plcFY2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Active
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from J Sainsbury plcSee details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Not active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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