Shoprite Holdings
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.
+24 vs industry average
Shoprite Holdings’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.
Part of the Sustainability team at Shoprite Holdings?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Shoprite Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Shoprite Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 637.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 14.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions disclosed across all three scopes. Shoprite Holdings has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures are independently sourced. Shoprite Holdings continues to focus on sustainability and climate action as part of its corporate responsibility strategy, reflecting its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental stewardship.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Shoprite Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Shoprite Holdings yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
12 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Shoprite Holdings
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shoprite Holdings’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Data year: 2025
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project