Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., commonly known as Grocery Outlet, is a prominent discount grocery retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, primarily in the western United States. Operating within the grocery industry, Grocery Outlet focuses on providing a unique shopping experience through its wide range of discounted products, including fresh produce, organic items, and everyday essentials. What sets Grocery Outlet apart is its commitment to offering high-quality products at unbeatable prices, often sourced from surplus inventory and closeouts. This innovative approach has positioned the company as a leader in the discount grocery sector, allowing it to achieve notable milestones, including rapid expansion and a loyal customer base. With a strong market presence, Grocery Outlet continues to redefine value in grocery shopping, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious consumers.
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In 2023, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 258,221,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,257,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 4,114,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,642,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, totalling approximately 251,322,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 22,761,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 76,721,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 217,727,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions over the two-year period. The breakdown for 2021 included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,990,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 2,071,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 209,361,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Grocery Outlet has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments.
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2021 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,990,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,071,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 209,361,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.