- Scope 3 GHG emissions increased in 2024 due to complexities in quantification.
- Food loss and waste reduction in stores is only at 23% of the 50% goal by 2025.
- Increased food loss and waste ratio in distribution and production centers due to a union strike and transition to automated systems.
METRO INC.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, METRO INC. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.6M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 264.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 19.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 10.3M tCO2e. 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
10.6M tCO2e
2024
Waste
171.6K tons (stores) + 17353.62 tons (distribution centers)
2024
Energy Use
5.5M GJ
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). | 264.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.3M tCO2e |
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 | 10.6M tCO2e |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 403.1K tCO2e (base year 2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Overall store diversion rate reached 72%, a 6% increase from 2023.
- Distribution and production centers reached an 82% diversion rate, an 11% increase from 2023.
- Replaced 91 tonnes of plastic with aluminum in Metro Go ready-to-eat meals in Quebec.
- Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 0.75% compared to 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchases of goods and services by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Have 45% of suppliers by spend with science-based targets by 2028.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 37.5% by 2035 compared to 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible ProcurementClimate ChangeWasteFood Loss and WasteEquity, Diversity and InclusionHealth, Safety and Well-beingSocioeconomic Contribution