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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 5 months ago

Wakefern Food Corp.

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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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Wakefern Food Corp.'s score of 25 is lower than 55% 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 available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor has it set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. In the absence of specific emissions data, it is important to note that Wakefern Food Corp. is actively engaged in climate commitments, although details on these initiatives are not provided. The company appears to be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy, which may include future commitments to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability practices. As of now, Wakefern Food Corp. does not inherit emissions data from any parent or related organizations, indicating that its climate reporting is independent. The lack of specific data highlights an opportunity for the company to establish clearer climate goals and transparency in its environmental impact.

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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.

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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.

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.

Wakefern Food Corp. 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
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