Shoprite Holdings
Shoprite Holdings Limited, a leading retail group based in South Africa, operates primarily in the grocery and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Founded in 1979, the company has grown to become a dominant player in the African retail landscape, with its headquarters located in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Shoprite's extensive network spans several countries across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Zambia, and Nigeria. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including fresh produce, household goods, and private label offerings, which are designed to provide value and quality to consumers. Shoprite's commitment to affordability and accessibility has solidified its market position, making it a trusted choice for millions of shoppers. Notable achievements include being the largest supermarket retailer in Africa, reflecting its significant impact on the continent's retail industry.
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Shoprite Holdings's score of 58 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Shoprite Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shoprite Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17.5 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 725,405 tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, 1.7 million tonnes from Scope 2, and a significant 15 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products. Shoprite has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by the fiscal year 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products 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. Overall, Shoprite Holdings is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility in the retail sector.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 594,856,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,687,508,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 479,240,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Shoprite Holdings is committed to some 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.
