Spar
Spar, officially known as Spar International, is a prominent player in the global retail industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1932, Spar has established a significant presence across various regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a focus on convenience and supermarket formats. The company is renowned for its unique approach to localised retailing, offering a diverse range of products from fresh produce to everyday essentials. Spar's commitment to quality and community engagement has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers. With over 13,000 stores worldwide, Spar has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into emerging markets and the introduction of innovative retail solutions. This strategic growth has solidified Spar's market position as a leader in the grocery sector, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of shoppers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Spar's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Spar's score of 3 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Spar's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data from 2020, Spar's carbon emissions totalled approximately 41,424,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 39,054,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 38,175,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 44,721,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Spar has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction goals suggests that while Spar is aware of its carbon footprint, it may not yet have formalised a comprehensive strategy for significant emissions reductions. Overall, Spar's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 categories, which are critical for the company's climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Spar is not committed to any 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.
