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Shoprite Holdings
Retail Trade ServicesSouth AfricaPNK: SRHGF
Last verified 9 months agoshopriteholdings.co.za
Shoprite Holdings Ltd., widely recognised as Shoprite, stands as Africa's largest and most extensive retail group. Headquartered in South Africa (ZA), this retail trade services giant operates a vast network across 10 countries on the African continent, solidifying its dominant market position.
Established in 1979, Shoprite Holdings has consistently delivered essential food and household goods, alongside general merchandise. The group encompasses diverse brands like Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave, providing groceries, fresh produce, and innovative retail solutions.
Their unique approach combines a commitment to affordability with pioneering digital retail services, exemplified by Checkers Sixty60. This strategic blend of value, extensive geographic reach, and cutting-edge customer experience underpins Shoprite's continued leadership in the competitive African retail landscape.
63
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
Shoprite Holdings’s score of 63 is higher than 73% 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 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Shoprite Holdings's reported carbon emissions
Shoprite Holdings, a South Africa-based retail trade services company, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 637.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.64 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 14.24 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, their total emissions were approximately 16.78 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 17.5 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 19.11 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and 18.69 billion kg CO2e in 2021.
Shoprite Holdings has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are considered consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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Shoprite Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Shoprite Holdings Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 25% within the same timeframe.
At risk25%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Shoprite Holdings Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Shoprite Holdings Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target42%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shoprite Holdings’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Shoprite Holdings, a South Africa-based retail trade services company, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This substantial carbon footprint includes emissions from its direct operations (Scope 1), purchased electricity (Scope 2), and its broader value chain (Scope 3). The company provides direct data on its emissions, demonstrating a significant level of transparency in its environmental reporting for the retail sector.
Data year: 2025
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