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.
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Shoprite Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shoprite Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,503,962,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 725,405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,724,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 15,053,831,000 kg CO2e 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. The company's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
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