Ditchcarbon
  • Customers
  1. Organizations
  2. SPAR GROUP
Public Profile
Business Services
ZA
updated 8 days ago

SPAR GROUP

Company website

SPAR Group, commonly referred to as SPAR, is a leading retail and wholesale distribution company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1963, SPAR has grown to become a prominent player in the grocery and convenience store industry, with a significant presence across Southern Africa and beyond. The company operates a unique model that combines independent retailers with a strong brand identity, offering a diverse range of products including groceries, fresh produce, and household goods. SPAR's commitment to quality and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive retail landscape. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation, SPAR Group has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its footprint internationally and receiving various industry accolades. As a trusted name in retail, SPAR continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a dedication to sustainable practices.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SPAR GROUP'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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

SPAR GROUP's score of 39 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

SPAR GROUP's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SPAR GROUP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 55,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 114,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 57,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 9,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions also rose from 52,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. SPAR GROUP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy, which underscores their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from SPAR GROUP, Inc. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
37,210,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
40,800,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SPAR GROUP's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 GROUP is in ZA, which has a very high 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 GROUP 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

Similar Organizations

Boxer Retail Limited

ZA
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 14 days ago

U Save Foods Inc.

US
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 14 days ago

Pick N Pay Stores

ZA
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 4 days ago

Shoprite Holdings

ZA
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 4 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v250808.1
enquiries@ditchcarbon.com+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
Verified byUL Verified
Partnered withCDP
ProductPortalDataDocumentationIntegrationsChangelogPricing
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesMethodologyBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust Centre
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy