- Persistent food price inflation, infrastructure concerns and high crime in South Africa.
- Youth unemployment and income disparity in other African markets.
- Load-shedding necessitating greater diesel use, thereby increasing emissions.
- High initial costs of implementing renewable energy solutions and upgrading existing infrastructure.
- Skills shortage in retail.
Shoprite Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Shoprite Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 748.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.6M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 14.4M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
16.8M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
6.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.3M m3/year
2024
Waste
80.7K tons/year (diverted from landfills)
2024
Energy Use
2.8M MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 748.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.4M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2022-07-03 to 2023-07-02 | 18.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2020-06-29 to 2021-07-04 | 2.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 2.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 2.6K MWh |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Renewable energy consumption reached 6.5% of total electricity consumed (FY 2023: 5.5%), which is 26.2% of our 2030 target.
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 3.4% from the previous year.
- Achieved our goal to reduce water-use intensity by 20% by 2030 (2020 base year)
- Cardboard and plastic recycling volumes increased by 15.8% and 9.3% respectively
- In-store packaging items: 98.7% reusable, recyclable or compostable, with 83.4% average recycled content
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero organic waste to landfill by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (2020 base year)
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 25% by 2030 (2020 base year)
- Reduce water-use intensity by 20% by 2030 (2020 base year)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipAffordable and Nutritious FoodHunger Relief and Food SecurityEquity, Diversity, and Economic TransformationYouth Employment and Job CreationWorkplace Health and SafetySustainable and Resilient Supply Chains