Sainsbury's

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Sainsbury's doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 35

Sainsbury’s has a DitchCarbon Score of 35 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score suggests that the company’s carbon intensity is relatively high, implying there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. Efforts to lower their carbon intensity would enhance their sustainability profile and contribute to better environmental outcomes.

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

Sainsbury’s is a company in the retail sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. 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

Sainsbury’s is located in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with its operations.
12.38%

...this company is doing 12.38% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1869 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, Sainsbury’s is a prominent player in the UK retail sector. As a leading home and general merchandise retailer, the company boasts over £5.7 billion in sales, operates more than 840 stores, and employs a workforce of approximately 30,000. Sainsbury’s, which includes renowned brands such as Argos and Habitat, is dedicated to innovation and customer convenience, making it the UK’s top multichannel retailer.

Good news, Sainsbury's has set science-based climate action targets

Sainsbury’s has established targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment involves taking actionable steps to decrease emissions across all direct and indirect company activities.
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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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