Kroger Co
Kroger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kroger 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, Kroger has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kroger's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kroger amounted to 5,028,731 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 Kroger decreased by 0.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Kroger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kroger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kroger were 2,288,734 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kroger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kroger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Kroger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kroger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,792,879 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,739,997 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kroger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 17.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kroger's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kroger 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Kroger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kroger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kroger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kroger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kroger reported 1,909,850 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 Kroger 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
Kroger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kroger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kroger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,909,850 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kroger reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kroger's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kroger 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Kroger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kroger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,288,734 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 150,039 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kroger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kroger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kroger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.21 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kroger rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kroger ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kroger is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kroger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kroger reported a total carbon footprint of 6,938,581 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.86% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Kroger's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 39.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.99%. a