Spar
Spar, officially known as Spar International, is a prominent player in the global retail industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1932, Spar has established a significant presence across various regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a focus on convenience and supermarket formats. The company is renowned for its unique approach to localised retailing, offering a diverse range of products from fresh produce to everyday essentials. Spar's commitment to quality and community engagement has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers. With over 13,000 stores worldwide, Spar has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into emerging markets and the introduction of innovative retail solutions. This strategic growth has solidified Spar's market position as a leader in the grocery sector, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of shoppers.
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Industry Average
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Spar's score of 28 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Spar's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Spar reported carbon emissions of approximately 41,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources in South Africa. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 80,478,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects Spar's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint, although no Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed for the same year. Spar has shown a consistent effort in monitoring its emissions over the years. For instance, in 2019, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 38,175,000 kg CO2e and a total of approximately 82,896,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2018, where Scope 1 emissions were around 39,882,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Spar has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Spar is actively measuring its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Spar's emissions data, particularly from its South African operations, highlights the need for ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and implement effective climate strategies.
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Spar 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.
