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Save A Lot Food Stores

Save A Lot Food Stores, a prominent player in the discount grocery sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, primarily serving communities in the Midwest and Southeast. Specialising in providing high-quality groceries at affordable prices, Save A Lot focuses on private label products, which sets it apart from traditional supermarkets. With a commitment to value, Save A Lot offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meats, and pantry staples, all designed to meet the needs of budget-conscious shoppers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its store footprint and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. As a leader in the discount grocery industry, Save A Lot continues to prioritise customer satisfaction while maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Save A Lot Food Stores's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

20

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Save A Lot Food Stores's score of 20 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Save A Lot Food Stores's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Save A Lot Food Stores reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 41,380,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 20,178,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw a more extensive breakdown of emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,990,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,071,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 total of around 209,361,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by upstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 62,305,000 kg CO2e, alongside other contributors such as capital goods and business travel. Despite these figures, Save A Lot has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further transparency and action in addressing their overall environmental impact.

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2,071,000
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209,361,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Save A Lot Food Stores's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is 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. Save A Lot Food Stores is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Save A Lot Food Stores 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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