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Sainsbury's

Retail Trade ServicesUnited KingdomLSE: SBRY.L
Last verified 6 days agosainsburys.co.uk

Sainsbury's, officially known as J Sainsbury plc, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1869, it has grown to become one of the largest retailers in the UK, with a strong presence in grocery and general merchandise sectors. Sainsbury's operates over 1,400 stores across the country, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms.

The company is renowned for its commitment to quality, offering a diverse range of products from fresh produce to household goods. Sainsbury's unique selling proposition lies in its focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, which resonates with environmentally conscious consumers. As a key player in the UK retail market, Sainsbury's has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own-brand products and a robust online shopping experience, solidifying its position as a trusted choice for millions of shoppers.

64
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Industry Intensity

Low

Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.097
20192025

The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

Scope 1
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Sainsbury's's reported carbon emissions

Sainsbury's, with its headquarters in GB, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 458,972,650 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of approximately 247,142,540 kg CO2e for the 2024 reporting year. Scope 3 emissions data was not provided for this period. The company's climate commitments are cascaded from its ultimate parent, J Sainsbury plc. While specific reduction targets are not detailed in the provided information, the company is involved in initiatives through J Sainsbury plc, including Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments and reporting to CDP and RE100. Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is identified as the source organisation for performance data.

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Sainsbury's’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

Inherited from J Sainsbury plc
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CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

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Climate Action 100

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