- Scale of decarbonizing the business and value chain requires transformational change.
- Scope 3 emissions reductions require collaboration with suppliers, industry, government, and customers.
- Increased refrigerant system maintenance and improved data systems led to a 4.5% increase in emissions compared to the previous year (though conversions from high GWP refrigerants lowered emissions by approximately 3%).
- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to organic growth in purchased goods and fuel sold.
Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 336.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 215.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 18.3M 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 (Scope 3)
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). | 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.). | 18.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Invested approximately $50 million in over 500 carbon-reduction projects, including eliminating ozone-depleting refrigerants, upgrading HVAC systems, installing AI energy monitoring systems, and adding solar panels.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by almost 27% compared to the 2019 base year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030.
- Have 64% of suppliers (by spend) set science-based targets on their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of calendar year 2027.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel sold at filling stations by 28% by 2030.
🔭 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 Change