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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 2,240,536a | 2,288,734b | 2,335,900c | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 2,675,836a | 2,792,879b | 2,558,805c | |
Location-Based | 2,709,318a | 2,739,997b | 2,695,641c | |
Total Scope 3 | 110,249,834a | 1,909,850b | 1,967,029b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 15.229a | 15.2543b | 15.7556c |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kroger amounted to 4,949,854 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 Kroger decreased by 1.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kroger were 2,240,536 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
In 2024, Kroger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,675,836 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,709,318 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
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
In 2024, Kroger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Kroger reported 110,249,834 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 2024 disclosure of Kroger includes a breakdown across 11 of 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
In 2024, Kroger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 110,249,834 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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
Since 2019, Kroger's Scope 3 emissions have 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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kroger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Kroger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,240,536 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 147,123 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.23 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Kroger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.09, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Kroger ranked 15 out of 25 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
In 2024, Kroger reported a total carbon footprint of 115,199,688 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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