SPAR Group Ltd

Common Name
SPAR Group
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
N/A
Ticker
SPP
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Spar Group Limited is a prominent player in the retail sector, primarily known for its extensive network of grocery stores. Operating under the well-recognized brand "SPAR," it runs a variety of store...

SPAR Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, SPAR Group 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, SPAR Group 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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Verified Sources Behind SPAR Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. SPAR Group's Sustainability Report 2024
a. SPAR Group's Sustainability Report 2024
b. SPAR Group's ESG Report 2023
b. SPAR Group's ESG Report 2023

Insights into SPAR Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SPAR Group amounted to 153,001 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 SPAR Group increased by 13.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

SPAR Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SPAR Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SPAR Group were 57,952 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has SPAR Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SPAR Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 26.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), SPAR Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SPAR Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are SPAR Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, SPAR Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95,049 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has SPAR Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, SPAR Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 37.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), SPAR Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 23.23% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does SPAR Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, SPAR Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

SPAR Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into SPAR Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, SPAR Group reported 73,615 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 SPAR Group includes a breakdown across 0 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

SPAR Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are SPAR Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, SPAR Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 73,615 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), SPAR Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SPAR Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into SPAR Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, SPAR Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,952 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,820 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

SPAR Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000100,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ACBidYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,463 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,417Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MAstral FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 178,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,186Scope 1 Intensity: 150.14 tCO2e/$MTiger BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 174,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 80.00 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MCCCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,198Scope 1 Intensity: 92.00 tCO2e/$MAviYear: 2024Scope 1: 201,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 872Scope 1 Intensity: 231.25 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MCurro HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 243Scope 1 Intensity: 13.53 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 33.66 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,450Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 203,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,823Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MOceana GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 208.60 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.04 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 368,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MSaudia Dairy & FoodstuffYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,998Scope 1 Intensity: 13.30 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MHilton Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,495 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2.70 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,820Scope 1 Intensity: 6.57 tCO2e/$M

How does SPAR Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, SPAR Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.49 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does SPAR Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, SPAR Group ranked 6 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into SPAR Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, SPAR Group reported a total carbon footprint of 226,616 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.25% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to SPAR Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 41.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.48%. a

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