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Retail Trade Services
US
updated a month ago

Wakefern Food Corp. Sustainability Profile

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Wakefern Food Corp., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the grocery industry, primarily serving the Northeastern region. Founded in 1946, Wakefern has grown to become one of the largest retailer-owned cooperatives in the country, operating under well-known banners such as ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, and The Fresh Grocer. The company excels in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, and grocery items, with a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. Wakefern's unique cooperative model allows its members to benefit from shared resources while maintaining local ownership, fostering community engagement. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Wakefern continues to solidify its market position, achieving notable milestones in both sales and customer loyalty.

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How does Wakefern Food Corp.'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.

25

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Wakefern Food Corp.'s score of 25 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wakefern Food Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Wakefern Food Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any climate commitments or pledges, indicating a lack of formalised strategies in addressing carbon emissions at this time. As there are no emissions figures or reduction initiatives reported, it is unclear how Wakefern Food Corp. is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the grocery sector. The absence of data suggests that the company may need to enhance its transparency and commitment to sustainability practices in line with industry standards.

How Carbon Intensive is Wakefern Food Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wakefern Food Corp.'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Wakefern Food Corp.'s Location?

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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 Wakefern Food Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wakefern Food Corp.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Wakefern Food Corp. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare Wakefern Food Corp.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
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Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg

DE
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Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51)
Updated 42 minutes ago

Seven And I Holdings

JP
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated about 1 hour ago

Metro

CA
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 44 minutes ago

Sainsbury's

GB
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 40 minutes ago

Carrefour

FR
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated about 1 hour ago

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