- Severe drought impacting food inflation and water supply
- Intense competition in the retail sector
- Economic uncertainty and rising food inflation
- Skills shortages in key technical roles
- Political instability in some operating markets
The SPAR Group Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015-10 to 2016-09 reporting, The SPAR Group Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 79.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 37.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 42.7K 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
79.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2015-10 to 2016-09
Energy Use
45.4K MWh/year
2015-10 to 2016-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015-10 to 2016-09)
| 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). | 37.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 42.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015-10 to 2016-09 | 79.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2012-10 to 2013-09 | 259.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced municipal water use by 17% (distribution centre and central office)
- Increased biodiesel use to 442,605 liters (2015: 324,800 liters)
- Recycled 13,342 metric tons of plastic and cardboard
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon footprint by 10% by 2017
- Reduce municipal water use by 30% by 2017
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Retailer profitabilityTransformationClimate ChangeCommunity InvestmentEmployee well-being