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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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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Shoprite Holdings's score of 68 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 748,589,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,617,885,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,832,440,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of their Scope 3 emissions stem from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 9,943,130,000 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, they plan to cut 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 reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. In previous years, emissions were reported as follows: in 2023, total emissions were approximately 17,503,962,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 725,405,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1,724,725,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions reached around 19,105,696,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 527,012,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,872,913,000 kg CO2e. Shoprite Holdings is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within the retail sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate commitments.

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Scope 1
594,856,000
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Scope 2
1,687,508,000
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Scope 3
479,240,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shoprite Holdings's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Shoprite Holdings is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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