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Retail Trade Services
CA
updated 6 months ago

Sobeys Inc.

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Sobeys Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian grocery industry, is headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1907, Sobeys has grown to become one of Canada's largest food retailers, operating over 1,500 stores across various provinces. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meats, and bakery items, all sourced with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Sobeys distinguishes itself through its focus on local sourcing and community engagement, ensuring customers receive fresh, high-quality products. As a subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, Sobeys holds a significant market position, consistently recognised for its innovative approach to grocery retailing and customer service excellence. With a rich history and a dedication to meeting the evolving needs of consumers, Sobeys continues to thrive in the competitive landscape of the Canadian grocery sector.

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59

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Sobeys Inc.'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.

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Sobeys Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Empire Company Limited

Sobeys Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Empire Company Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. Sobeys Inc. inherits its climate-related targets and performance metrics from Empire Company Limited, which is actively engaged in sustainability efforts. While specific reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks are not detailed for Sobeys, the overarching commitments from Empire Company Limited may provide a framework for Sobeys' climate strategy. As a current subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, Sobeys is expected to align with the parent company's sustainability goals, which include initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions across various scopes. However, without specific data or targets outlined for Sobeys, the company's individual climate commitments remain unclear. In summary, while Sobeys Inc. does not currently report emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action through its parent company, Empire Company Limited.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
396,300,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
357,030,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
18,478,700,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sobeys Inc.'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 Sobeys Inc. is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sobeys Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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