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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.

11

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

SPAR HOLDING AG's score of 11 is higher than 76% 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 2022, SPAR HOLDING AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 297,465,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 193,666,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 103,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 303,541,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 204,031,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 99,510,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a commitment to reducing emissions over the years, as emissions in 2020 were approximately 350,278,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, SPAR HOLDING AG has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although further details on future commitments or strategies remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
205,387,000
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Scope 2
144,891,000
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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 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. SPAR HOLDING AG is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SPAR HOLDING AG 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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