Metcash

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Metcash doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 25

Metcash has a DitchCarbon Score of 25 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability efforts. This score suggests that Metcash’s carbon intensity is relatively high, reflecting a greater environmental impact. The company may need to implement more effective measures to reduce its carbon intensity and improve its sustainability profile.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high

Metcash is a company in the other sector industry, which has a low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Metcash, located in Australia, operates in a region with a very high carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may be negatively impacted by the country’s high reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.
18.69%

...this company is doing 18.69% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Sydney, Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing company, serving the grocery, fresh food, liquor, and hardware industries. With over 80 years of experience, the company supports a vast network of independent retailers and businesses across Australia and New Zealand, operating world-class distribution facilities. Metcash’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as IGA, Foodland, and Mitre 10, and it is dedicated to the success of independent sectors, employing over 6,000 people who champion this cause.

Bad news, Metcash hasn't committed to SBTi targets yet

Metcash has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to limit warming.
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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