Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market, a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions, including the West and Southwest. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in providing fresh, natural, and organic products, catering to health-conscious consumers.
Specialising in grocery items, Sprouts offers a unique selection of fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins, and supplements, setting itself apart with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion and recognition for its innovative approach to grocery shopping. With a strong market position, Sprouts Farmers Market continues to thrive by prioritising customer experience and promoting healthy living.
+23 vs industry average
Sprouts Farmers Market’s score of 59 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Sprouts Farmers Market's reported carbon emissions
Sprouts Farmers Market, a retail trade services company based in the US, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 2.59 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 124.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 129 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 2.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Sprouts Farmers Market reported total emissions of about 2.48 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 123.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 138 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2.22 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, total emissions were reported as approximately 2.72 billion kg CO2e, including around 139.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 127.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and roughly 1.73 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2.15 billion kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (about 29.2 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 74.5 million kg CO2e).
For 2022, total emissions were approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 114 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 118 million kg CO2e (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at around 1.40 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.
Sprouts Farmers Market has established several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, they have set a target to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 25% per square foot in their stores by 2033, using 2023 as the baseline year. This intensity reduction target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, there is a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030, against a 2020 baseline year. Sprouts also has a long-term net zero commitment with a real-world reduction target of 90% across business and financed emissions, aiming for a 2035 timetable.
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Sprouts Farmers Market’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
70% reduction in Scope 1
Scope 1 and 2: Reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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