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Kroger Co
Kroger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
Kroger has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  c | 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.  c | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 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.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kroger's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKroger amounted to4,949,854metric 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 Krogerdecreased by 1.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Kroger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kroger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kroger were 2,240,536 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kroger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kroger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Kroger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kroger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,675,836 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,709,318 tCOâ‚‚e 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 18.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.ab
What methodology does Kroger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Kroger reported 110,249,834 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Kroger includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Kroger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kroger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kroger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 110,249,834 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 59.03%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 40.97%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kroger reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 4,714.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kroger's Scope 3 emissions increased by 5,672.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kroger disclose?
In 2024, Kroger reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kroger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kroger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 60,715,351 tCOâ‚‚e(55.07%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 40,775,781 tCOâ‚‚e(36.98%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 4,348,119 tCOâ‚‚e(3.94%)
Kroger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kroger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kroger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,240,536 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 147,123 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.23 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Kroger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.23 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 16.29, 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 2024, Kroger ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Kroger reported a total carbon footprint of 115,199,688 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,560.28% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Kroger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.35%.a