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 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,782,823,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 748,589,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,617,885,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 14,416,349,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 17,503,962,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 725,405,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,724,725,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 15,053,831,000 kg CO2e. Shoprite Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. 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 is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Shoprite Holdings Ltd. As a leading retailer in South Africa, Shoprite's commitments reflect a growing trend in the retail sector towards sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
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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 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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