Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading player in the grocery retail industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, the company has grown to become one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, operating across various regions, including the West, Midwest, and South. With a diverse portfolio of supermarkets, pharmacy services, and fuel centres, Albertsons is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service. The company offers a wide range of products, from fresh produce to organic options, setting itself apart through its focus on sustainability and local sourcing. Notable achievements include its successful expansion through acquisitions and a strong market presence, making it a trusted name among consumers. Albertsons Companies continues to innovate in the grocery sector, adapting to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its core values.
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Albertsons Companies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Albertsons Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,004,364,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,651,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,353,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a notable increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,900,165,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,499,308,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,400,857,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2022, Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were reported at approximately 9,704,066,000 kg CO2e. Albertsons has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions in its own operations by 2040 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, Albertsons aims for a reduction of 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company plans for 63% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Albertsons' commitment to addressing climate change within the food and staples retailing sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent organization, Albertsons Companies, Inc.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,039,002,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,130,132,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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