Climate Change Data

Żabka Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:18,275 tCO2e (scopes 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,655 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,610 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,272,341 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:57% of all energy used in proprietary operations
Total Energy Consumption:45,093 MWh
Water Consumption:38,635 m3
Waste Generated:13,783.4 t (non-hazardous) + 142.7 t (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:144 tCO2e/mPLN revenue (Scope 3)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable lifestyle
  • Mindful business impact
  • Responsible organisation
  • Green planet

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved plastic neutrality in own operations for the third year in a row.
  • Reduced food waste intensity by 27% in own operations.
  • Reduced total scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 24% vs. 2020.
  • Reduced franchisee emissions intensity by 57% vs. 2020.

Social Achievements

  • Ranked among the top 23% of employers globally with the most engaging organisational culture (Gallup).
  • Obtained EQUAL-SALARY certification, confirming equal pay regardless of gender.
  • Increased franchisee NPS score by 13 points.
  • Donated close to 403.4 tonnes of food to public-benefit organisations.
  • Over 660 hours of volunteering activities, mainly supporting Ukrainian refugees.

Governance Achievements

  • Received Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis (top 1% globally).
  • Signed six ESG-linked agreements with financial institutions.
  • Published fifth externally assured Responsibility Report, disclosing information on climate-related risks and opportunities under the TCFD framework.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (not explicitly stated but implied).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce total scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2026 (base year 2020).
  • Reduce franchisee emissions intensity by 70% by 2026 (base year 2020).
  • Increase franchisees’ NPS score by 15 points by 2025.
  • Increase the share of own brand products promoting a sustainable lifestyle to 55% by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (not explicitly stated but implied)
  • Reduce food waste intensity in own operations and in stores by 25% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of ready-made solutions to meet specific needs or match the scale of business activities.
  • Inappropriate cost of solutions.
  • Lack of involvement by certain key stakeholders.
  • Increased energy costs.
  • Changing customer behaviours.
  • Growing difficulty in hiring and retaining employees.
  • Unfavourable external regulations.
  • Risk of data security breaches.
  • Shortage of employees with required competences.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a value creation plan for each new business concept, monitored and taking remediation actions.
  • Ongoing dialogue with franchisees to improve operational excellence.
  • Financial support for new franchise operations.
  • Dedicated trainings for new franchisees and a referral programme.
  • Flexibility and procedure adjustment to current business environment.
  • Monitoring trends and changes in customer behaviour.
  • Product innovations and expansion of own brand products.
  • Implementation of Information Security Management System ISO27001.
  • Appropriate procedures and instructions in IT supplier management.
  • IT tools supporting data management and safety.
  • Regular trainings for employees and franchisees.
  • Competitive compensation and benefit offering.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
  • Investment in employee training and development.
  • Active monitoring of external regulations.
  • Internal working groups to assess and counteract adverse developments.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 33 qualification audits, 56 announced and unannounced audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Business Partners
  • Sustainable Palm Oil Policy
  • Policy on Sustainable Sourcing of Plant Raw Materials and Sustainable Harvesting of Fish and Seafood
  • Animal Welfare Policy
  • Water Policy
  • Waste Policy
  • Eco-design Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Convective storms
  • Floods
  • Heat waves
  • Droughts
  • Wildfires
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory (ESG related) changes impacting business activities
  • Restrictions for internal combustion vehicle deliveries in city centres
  • Further increase of energy prices
  • Limited access and profitability of Green Investments
Opportunities
  • Increased loyalty of environmentally involved customers
  • Strong employer branding due to Żabka’s climate engagement
  • Increased motivation of employees and business partners
  • Reduction of energy consumption through climate-friendly initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, EQUAL-SALARY

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Audyt Polska

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

The report mentions alignment with several SDGs throughout the document.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Od Nowa water (climate neutral)
  • 100% plant-based product line Plunt Hunter

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum Medal
  • CEE Retail Awards
  • Best Quality Employer in Poland
  • Best Employer 2022
  • Hallbars Awards 2022
  • Sustainable Economy Diamonds
  • Golden and Green POLITYKA CSR Leaves