Shoprite Holdings Sustainability Profile
Shoprite Holdings, a leading retail giant headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has established itself as a dominant player in the grocery and fast-moving consumer goods industry. Founded in 1979, the company has expanded its operations across various regions in Africa, offering a diverse range of products and services through its extensive network of supermarkets and hypermarkets. With a commitment to affordability and quality, Shoprite Holdings provides a unique shopping experience, featuring fresh produce, household goods, and a variety of private label products. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to retail, including the introduction of online shopping and loyalty programmes. As one of Africa's largest retailers, Shoprite Holdings continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its market position and enhancing customer satisfaction across the continent.
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Shoprite Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Shoprite Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,518,525,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 637,711,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,643,846,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 14,236,968,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. In 2024, total emissions were reported at approximately 16,782,823,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 748,589,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1,617,885,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of around 17,503,962,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 725,405,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,724,725,000 kg CO2e. Shoprite Holdings is committed to aligning its emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 600,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,867,528,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,249,912,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Shoprite Holdings's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Shoprite Holdings has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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