Empire Company Ltd

Common Name
Empire
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
129,000
Ticker
EMP.A
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Empire Co Ltd. is a prominent player in the Canadian retail landscape, primarily known for its food retailing operations. As the parent company of Sobeys Inc., Empire Co Ltd. oversees one of the count...

Empire's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Empire completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Empire has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Empire’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Empire's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Empire's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Empire's TCFD Report 2023
b. Empire's TCFD Report 2023

Insights into Empire's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Empire amounted to 551,920 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Empire decreased by 3.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Empire's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+16%-20%-6%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Empire's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Empire were 336,560 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Empire reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Empire's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Empire's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Empire's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Empire reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 215,360 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Empire reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Empire's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 39.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Empire's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Empire 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Empire use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Empire reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Empire's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Empire's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Empire reported 18,281,310 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Empire includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Empire's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202306 M12 M18 M24 MtCO2e0%-17%-10%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Empire's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Empire reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,281,310 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Empire reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Empire's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Empire's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Empire 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into Empire’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Empire reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 336,560 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,490 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Empire's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DFI Retail Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 236,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,170Scope 1 Intensity: 25.74 tCO2e/$MPresident Chain StoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,563 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,315Scope 1 Intensity: 2.48 tCO2e/$MSprouts Farmers MarketYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,719Scope 1 Intensity: 11.41 tCO2e/$MGrupo Comercial ChedrauiYear: 2024Scope 1: 386,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,593Scope 1 Intensity: 28.41 tCO2e/$MMetroYear: 2024Scope 1: 264,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,689Scope 1 Intensity: 16.85 tCO2e/$MSumber Alfaria TrijayaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,470 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,350Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MTescoYear: 2025Scope 1: 802,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,087Scope 1 Intensity: 9.11 tCO2e/$MAlbertsons CompaniesYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,651,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 77,650Scope 1 Intensity: 34.14 tCO2e/$MSendas DistribuidoraYear: 2023Scope 1: 75,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,711Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MLoblaw CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 687,940 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,415Scope 1 Intensity: 16.22 tCO2e/$MKeskoYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,404Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MColes GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,062Scope 1 Intensity: 6.74 tCO2e/$MBIM Birlesik MagazalarYear: 2024Scope 1: 351,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,691Scope 1 Intensity: 23.90 tCO2e/$MH2O RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MKrogerYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,288,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 150,039Scope 1 Intensity: 15.25 tCO2e/$MCP AllYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,931Scope 1 Intensity: 15.66 tCO2e/$MOcado GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,957 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,542Scope 1 Intensity: 67.41 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 19,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45Scope 1 Intensity: 431.09 tCO2e/$MWoolworths GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 463,027 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,304Scope 1 Intensity: 10.22 tCO2e/$MGeorge WestonYear: 2024Scope 1: 693,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,828Scope 1 Intensity: 16.18 tCO2e/$MEmpireYear: 2023Scope 1: 336,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,490Scope 1 Intensity: 14.97 tCO2e/$M

How does Empire's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Empire reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.46 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Empire rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Empire ranked 10 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Empire is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Empire's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Empire reported a total carbon footprint of 18,833,230 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.7% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Empire's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.79%. a

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