Loblaw Companies Ltd

Common Name
Loblaw Companies
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
220,000
Ticker
L
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is a leading Canadian food and pharmacy retailer. It operates one of the largest networks of grocery stores across the country under various brand names, including Loblaws, Zehrs...

Loblaw Companies's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Loblaw Companies 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, Loblaw Companies 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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a. Loblaw Companies's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Loblaw Companies's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Loblaw Companies's ESG Report 2022
b. Loblaw Companies's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Loblaw Companies's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Loblaw Companies amounted to 1,064,186 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 Loblaw Companies decreased by 4.86%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Loblaw Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Loblaw Companies's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Loblaw Companies were 687,940 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Loblaw Companies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Loblaw Companies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Loblaw Companies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Loblaw Companies's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Loblaw Companies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 368,076 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 376,246 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Loblaw Companies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Loblaw Companies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 12.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

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

What methodology does Loblaw Companies use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Loblaw Companies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Loblaw Companies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Loblaw Companies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Loblaw Companies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 687,940 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 42,415 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Loblaw Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koninklijke Ahold DelhaizeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,695,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 92,986Scope 1 Intensity: 18.23 tCO2e/$MSeven & i HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 114,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 75,702Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MGrupo Comercial ChedrauiYear: 2024Scope 1: 386,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,593Scope 1 Intensity: 28.41 tCO2e/$MJ SainsburyYear: 2025Scope 1: 448,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,340Scope 1 Intensity: 10.85 tCO2e/$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: $M 13,711Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MEmpireYear: 2023Scope 1: 336,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,490Scope 1 Intensity: 14.97 tCO2e/$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: $M 42,828Scope 1 Intensity: 16.18 tCO2e/$MColruyt GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 81 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,563Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MLoblaw CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 687,940 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,415Scope 1 Intensity: 16.22 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Loblaw Companies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.97 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Loblaw Companies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Loblaw Companies ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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