Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's, officially known as J Sainsbury plc, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1869, it has grown to become one of the largest retailers in the UK, with a strong presence in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The company operates primarily in the grocery sector, offering a diverse range of products including fresh food, groceries, clothing, and household items. Sainsbury's is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, with unique offerings such as its Taste the Difference range, which highlights premium products. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of online shopping and a loyalty programme that enhances customer engagement. As a market leader, Sainsbury's continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its position as a trusted choice for millions of consumers across the UK.
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Sainsbury's's score of 3 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sainsbury's's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Sainsbury's reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 27,818,161,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 818,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and an equal amount from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, approximately 26,181,161,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. Notably, emissions from purchased goods and services accounted for about 10,800,000,000 kg CO2e, while the use of sold products contributed approximately 10,800,000,000 kg CO2e as well. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Sainsbury's has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that while the company acknowledges its emissions, it may not yet have formalised a comprehensive strategy for reduction. As the retail sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, Sainsbury's will likely need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and consumer expectations.
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Add to project| 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 818,161,000 |
| Scope 2 | 818,161,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,000,000,000 |
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Sainsbury's is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
