- Complex and global supply chains for sustainable sourcing
- Reducing carbon emissions across operations, transportation, and supply chains
- Changing consumer behavior towards sustainable and healthier choices
- Accurate Scope 3 emissions reporting
- Balancing food production and nature enhancement
- Water scarcity and pollution in supply chains
J Sainsbury plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-03-05 to 2024-03-02 reporting, J Sainsbury plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 459.0K tCO2e/year (own operations). By scope: Scope 3: 25.7M 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
459.0K tCO2e/year (own operations)
2023-03-05 to 2024-03-02
Renewable Energy
100% (own operations)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6M m3/year (own operations)
2023-03-05 to 2024-03-02
Waste
30.3K tons/year (food waste to anaerobic digestion)
2023-03-05 to 2024-03-02
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-03-05 to 2024-03-02)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 25.7M 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 absolute GHG emissions within own operations to 458,973 tCO2e (51.7% reduction from 2018/19 baseline)
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity in own operations since 2022
- Removed 775 tonnes of plastic from own-brand mushroom packaging
- Reduced water usage by 1.3% year-on-year
- 100% farmed seafood and 86% wild-caught seafood independently certified as sustainable
- 97% of cotton sourced sustainably
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- At least 85% Healthy and Better for you sales tonnage by 2025
- Reduce own-brand plastic packaging by 50% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions to net zero by 2035
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions to net zero by 2050
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030
- Achieve 50% average recycled content across all Food & GM own-brand plastic packaging by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Water neutral by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealthy and Sustainable DietsFood WastePlastic ReductionNature RegenerationWater StewardshipHuman RightsCommunity SupportDiversity, Equity, and InclusionAnimal Welfare