J Sainsbury PLC

Common Name
J Sainsbury
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
141,517
Ticker
SBRY
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sainsbury (J) plc is a prominent British supermarket chain, recognized as one of the leading retailers in the United Kingdom. Its primary function is to offer a wide range of food products, clothing, ...

J Sainsbury's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, J Sainsbury 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, J Sainsbury 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
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Verified Sources Behind J Sainsbury’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. J Sainsbury's Annual Report 2024
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b. J Sainsbury's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
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d. J Sainsbury's Annual Report 2023
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Insights into J Sainsbury's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of J Sainsbury amounted to 706,115.19 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of J Sainsbury increased by 1.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

J Sainsbury's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-7%-11%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are J Sainsbury's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of J Sainsbury were 458,972.65 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has J Sainsbury reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, J Sainsbury's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), J Sainsbury's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that J Sainsbury's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are J Sainsbury's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, J Sainsbury reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 247,142.54 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has J Sainsbury reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), J Sainsbury's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that J Sainsbury 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does J Sainsbury use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, J Sainsbury reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

J Sainsbury's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192022202320240100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
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