- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts
- Economic headwinds
- Geopolitical instability
- Sourcing cleaner energy technologies
Empire Company Limited & Sobeys Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-05-07 to 2024-05-04 reporting, Empire Company Limited & Sobeys Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 336.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 215.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 17.7M 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
18.3M tCO2e/year
2023-05-07 to 2024-05-04
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-05-07 to 2024-05-04)
| 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). | 336.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 215.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 17.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27% since 2019 baseline
- Completed over 500 carbon reduction projects
- Surpassed food rescue goal to donate 30 million meals annually
- Completed the removal of five banned single-use plastic items
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2025
- Source 100% physical trace certified sustainable palm oil for Own Brands products by December 31, 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by a minimum of 55% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 28% by 2030
- 64% of suppliers by spend will set science-based reduction targets on their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of calendar 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero by 2040 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Achieve net-zero by 2050 for Scope 3 emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionPlastics & PackagingFood WasteEthical & Sustainable SourcingVitality