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Sainsbury’s: Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2022

Industry: Retail
Current: ESG

In FY2022, Sainsbury’s total GHG emissions were 762.1 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents
In FY2022, Sainsbury’s total GHG emissions decreased by 6.8% over FY2021
Sainsbury’s aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2035

GHG Emissions in the Retail Sector

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from fossil fuels such as oil and gas. Due to rising GHG emissions from the operations of companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report GHG emissions during their operations.

Several retailers, including Walmart, already measure their carbon footprints and climate change programs. Retailers generate a significant portion of their carbon footprint in their stores. Heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, cooking, and refrigeration are the main factors for direct energy consumption, and therefore carbon emissions, of a retail outlet.

GHG Emissions from Sainsbury’s

J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury's) is a multi-channel retailer that offers groceries, general merchandise, and clothing products. The company operates retail outlets of various formats, including supermarkets and convenience stores, under Sainsbury’s, Habitat, and Argos banners. It also retails products through the online channel. Sainsbury's stores offer fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, dairy, eggs, juice, pet food, baby and toddler products, beer, spirits and wine, and chilled and frozen food, among others.

The total GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) of Sainsbury’s in the financial year (FY) ending 2022 were 762.1 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents, a decrease of 6.8% over FY2021.

GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company. Scope 2 encompasses indirect emissions resulting from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam consumed by the company. Scope 3 emissions generated from assets not owned or controlled by the company but that indirectly impact the value chain.

Sainsbury’s aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.

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