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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

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23

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

Spar's score of 23 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spar's reported carbon emissions

As of 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. Over the years, Spar has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions ranging from about 37,210,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 41,424,000 kg CO2e in 2020, while Scope 2 emissions varied from approximately 40,800,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 39,054,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Spar, nor are there any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, Spar's emissions data reflects a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spar'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Spar is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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
Reduction Actions

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