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Retail Trade Services
GB
updated 10 days ago

Sainsbury's

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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.

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59

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sainsbury's's score of 59 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sainsbury's's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sainsbury's reported total carbon emissions of approximately 706,115,190 kg CO2e, comprising 458,972,650 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 247,142,540 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Notably, Sainsbury's has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Sainsbury's is committed to addressing climate change and has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability. This commitment aligns with broader industry efforts to reduce carbon footprints and transition to a low-carbon economy. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, J Sainsbury plc, reflecting the company's integrated approach to sustainability across its corporate family. Sainsbury's continues to work towards enhancing its climate strategies and reducing its overall emissions footprint.

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2024
Scope 1
458,972,650
Scope 2
-
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sainsbury's's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Sainsbury's is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sainsbury's is participating in some 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.

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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