Shoprite Holdings Ltd
Shoprite Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings 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).
Shoprite Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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.  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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shoprite Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shoprite Holdings amounted to 2,490,157 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 Shoprite Holdings decreased by 2.63%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shoprite Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shoprite Holdings were 748,589 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Shoprite Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Shoprite Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 42.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shoprite Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Shoprite Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,617,885 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,741,568 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Shoprite Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shoprite Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shoprite Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Shoprite Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Shoprite Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported 14,416,349 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 Shoprite Holdings includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,416,349 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 25.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Shoprite Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Shoprite Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shoprite Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported emissions for 12 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 Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 9,943,130 tCO₂e (68.97%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,784,594 tCO₂e (19.32%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 490,960 tCO₂e (3.41%)
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shoprite Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 748,589 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,756 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 58.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Shoprite Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shoprite Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 58.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.93 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Shoprite Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Shoprite Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Shoprite Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Shoprite Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 16,906,506 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Shoprite Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.3%. a