Shoprite Sustainability Profile
Shoprite Holdings Limited, commonly known as Shoprite, is a leading retail supermarket chain headquartered in the United States. Established in 1946, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the grocery industry, primarily operating across the eastern and southern regions of the US. Shoprite is renowned for its extensive range of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household essentials, all offered at competitive prices. The chain's commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its market position, making it a preferred shopping destination for millions. With a focus on community engagement and sustainability, Shoprite has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in retail. As a cornerstone of the grocery sector, Shoprite continues to innovate and adapt to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Shoprite'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Shoprite's score of 50 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Shoprite's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Shoprite reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,900,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,290,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 3,700,000 kg CO2e. Shoprite has set an ambitious target to achieve a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This commitment underscores the company's dedication to mitigating its climate impact. The emissions data for 2022 indicates a significantly higher total of approximately 19,166,695,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 527,012,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,872,913,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 16,705,791,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the scale of emissions Shoprite is addressing through its climate initiatives. Shoprite's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., which is part of a broader corporate family relationship. The company is actively working to align its operations with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 563,355,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,867,528,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,249,912,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
How Carbon Intensive is Shoprite's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Shoprite's Location?
Shoprite's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Shoprite has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
