Empire
Empire Company Limited, commonly known as Empire, is a leading Canadian grocery and retail company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, with significant operations across various regions in Canada. Founded in 1907, Empire has evolved into a key player in the food retail industry, primarily through its ownership of Sobeys, Safeway, and other well-known grocery banners. Empire is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its e-commerce capabilities and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. With a strong market position, Empire continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of Canadian consumers while maintaining a focus on sustainability and community engagement.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Empire's score of 51 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Empire's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Empire Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,281,310,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 336,560,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 215,360,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and the majority, 18,281,310,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This represents a total of about 18,617,870,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Empire's emissions were approximately 17,414,110,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 340,790,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 232,360,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly, pledging to cut absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 55% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Empire aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% within the same timeframe. Empire's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, the company has committed that by 2027, 64% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have established science-based targets. Overall, Empire Company Limited is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change mitigation within the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 396,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,030,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,478,700,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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