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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 7 months ago

Save-A-Lot

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Save-A-Lot Food Stores, a prominent player in the discount grocery industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, primarily serving communities in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Specialising in providing high-quality groceries at affordable prices, Save-A-Lot focuses on private label products, which offer significant savings without compromising on quality. This unique approach has positioned the brand as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers. With over 1,000 locations nationwide, Save-A-Lot has achieved notable milestones, including its commitment to community engagement and sustainability initiatives. The company continues to thrive in a competitive market, making it a trusted choice for families seeking value and convenience in their grocery shopping experience.

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66

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

Save-A-Lot's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Save-A-Lot's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from United Natural Foods, Inc.

Save-A-Lot, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of United Natural Foods, Inc., and any emissions data or climate commitments would be cascaded from this parent organisation. As of now, Save-A-Lot has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of specific emissions figures indicates a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their environmental impact. Save-A-Lot's climate commitments and initiatives may align with those of United Natural Foods, Inc., which is known for its sustainability efforts. However, without explicit data or targets from Save-A-Lot, it is challenging to assess their individual contributions to carbon reduction or climate action. In summary, while Save-A-Lot is part of a larger corporate family that may have sustainability initiatives, the lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets highlights a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Save-A-Lot'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 Save-A-Lot is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Save-A-Lot 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
Reduction Actions

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