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Wakefern Food Corp.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Wakefern Food Corp.'s score of 18 is lower than 51% 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. As a result, specific figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that Wakefern Food Corp. is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. However, specific reduction targets or climate pledges have not been disclosed. As a leading player in the grocery industry, Wakefern is likely aware of the growing importance of sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The company may be exploring strategies to enhance its environmental performance, aligning with industry standards and best practices. For stakeholders and consumers, Wakefern's ongoing commitment to sustainability will be crucial as the company navigates the challenges of climate change and seeks to implement effective measures in the future.

Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Wakefern Food Corp. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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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