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SPAR HOLDING AG

SPAR HOLDING AG, commonly referred to as SPAR, is a prominent player in the retail industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Austria, where it operates a vast network of supermarkets and convenience stores. SPAR is renowned for its commitment to quality and local sourcing, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household items. The brand's unique selling proposition lies in its focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement, which has solidified its market position as a trusted retailer. With a history marked by significant milestones, SPAR HOLDING AG continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring its relevance in an ever-evolving marketplace. Its dedication to sustainability and local partnerships further enhances its reputation as a leader in the retail sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SPAR HOLDING AG'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.

34

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

SPAR HOLDING AG's score of 34 is higher than 85% 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 HOLDING AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SPAR HOLDING AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 314,812,000 kg CO2e, comprising 211,460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 103,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 307,239,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 199,944,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 107,295,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, SPAR HOLDING AG's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 313,170,000 kg CO2e and 2020 emissions at about 350,278,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus primarily on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports, SPAR HOLDING AG continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The company has not made any formal climate pledges or set science-based targets for emissions reduction, which may be an area for future development as global climate commitments evolve.

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Scope 1
205,387,000
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Scope 2
144,891,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SPAR HOLDING AG'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 HOLDING AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SPAR HOLDING AG 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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