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updated 23 days ago

Shoprite

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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

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44

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Shoprite's score of 44 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 marks 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 reflects the company's proactive approach to climate action and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., a current subsidiary, which is part of the broader corporate family structure. This relationship highlights the interconnected nature of emissions reporting within the retail sector. Overall, Shoprite's climate commitments and emissions data demonstrate a clear focus on reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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2021202220232024
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
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shoprite'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 Shoprite is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Shoprite 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
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