Our greatest opportunity for impact is reducing our Scope 3 emissions.
While it represents challenges, tackling Scope 3 emissions is of critical importance to our plan to fight climate change and achieve our net-zero ambition by 2050. To succeed, strong data collection and collaboration across the value chain is required. That is why in late 2023, we increased our transparency by disclosing our plan to tackle Scope 3 emissions, which included a call to action sent to all our largest vendors asking them to #JoinTheCarbonFight and report their GHG emissions and reductions. As part of this work, we announced a new interim target to ensure suppliers from whom we source 70% of our volume by spend will set science-based targets1 by 2027.
Greenhouse gases are changing our planet. Burning fossil fuels for energy has added too many of these gases, like carbon dioxide (CO₂), to the atmosphere. Since 2011, we’ve been taking action within our own operations. And we’ve invested over $40 million in more than 500 carbon reduction projects, successfully cutting emissions from our business operations by 16% since 2020. Then in 2021 we set the bar even higher: reach net-zero emissions across our full enterprise.
We looked at our total footprint and discovered a powerful truth: over 97% of our emissions come from our extended value chain. And our success is tied to yours. Through partnerships and programs like the LOCT Climate School, we’re committed to helping you succeed. We’re inviting our broad base of global supplier partners to join us on this mission.
Scope 3 Ambition: Net Zero by 2050
70%
of supplier by spend to have Science-based targets
Net-Zero
ambition set for 2050
20+ years
to achieve the goal
From foundation to future
Our climate action journey started in 2011. Loblaws is proud of our impact so far. We are now inviting suppliers to join us.
2021
Announced 2050 net zero ambition.
2023
Launched #jointhecarbonfight.
2024
SBTi approved our near term scope 3 target.
2025
Piloted LOCT Climate School for our suppliers.
2025
Acted as a requester for CDP disclosure for the first time and invited 250+ suppliers to participate.
Your supplier journey
Every company’s path to decarbonization is unique, shaped by its operations and goals. Our partnerships with global climate leaders have resulted in a simple 3-step supplier journey that intended to be clear, actionable, and supported.
Build knowledge available to you, as part of Loblaw supplier communication.
Understand your emissions, set informed and impactful targets, and prepare an action plan.
Implement actions and measure impacts.
LOCT Climate School
LOCT Climate School guides you through the climate action supplier journey.
Ready to begin?
We sponsor global supplier partners for LOCT Climate School, providing courses from fundamental carbon footprinting to emission reduction planning. Get a certificate upon course completion, and earn milestone badges by implementing key climate actions like carbon baselining or Science-Based Targets.
Measure scope 1 + 2 footprints
Start measuring your operation’s GHG emissions
Overview
Learn to calculate a complete Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas footprint of your operational emissions, gather required data, select and apply applicable methodologies, and continuously improve the accuracy of your footprint. This course is highly recommended for suppliers that are new to carbon tracking.
You'll learn to:
This course supports you in achieving key climate milestones:
Develop a GHG protocol-aligned scope 1 & 2 footprint
Obtain a verified scope 1 & 2 footprint
Interested in a course?
Fill out this form to express your interest in LOCT Climate School. Understanding how many suppliers—and which ones—helps us to allocate the right technical resources and support to ensure a smooth, high-quality experience for everyone from day one.
CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world's leading environmental disclosure system. It is widely considered the gold standard for corporate environmental reporting. By reporting through their standardized framework, suppliers can measure, manage, and showcase their climate performance to customers and investors using a single, globally-recognized platform.
Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (LOCT)
Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (LOCT) is a global initiative that brings together thousands of suppliers to share best practices, navigate common challenges, and gain the skills needed for decarbonization. Our Climate School is built on LOCT's action-oriented curriculum, connecting our suppliers to this powerful global peer network.
Take Action
How to move from mission to mandate
Completing a course is a major achievement. Now it’s time to put that knowledge into action. Here’s how to make an impact that’s immediate but built to last:
Any journey begins with clarity. By consistently tracking your emissions and reporting them annually to CDP, you create a clear benchmark for success and demonstrate your commitment to transparency.
This is where your Climate School training takes flight. Put your plan into action by investing in high-impact projects like switching to renewable energy, improving fleet efficiency, or innovating your packaging.
Every business has a unique opportunity to lead. The most impactful solutions will be the ones you design specifically for your operations. We encourage you to be bold and champion the creative projects that will define the future of our sustainable supply chain.
Mathieu Simard, CEO
Jingrou Xiao, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Climate School has been a game-changer for us. We learned how organizations can transition toward a low-carbon future using science-based methods and data-driven decision-making, which has directly advanced our sustainability goals by determining whether our goals align with global climate frameworks. We highly recommend it to any supplier serious about accelerating their climate transition journey and making a real impact.
Find Resources
Discover essential information about carbon reduction through our curated list of related resources.
GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, 3)
View websiteOfficial Supplier LOCT
View WebsiteLoblaw Climate Action
Download PDFFrequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered.
Taking collective action on climate raises important questions, and we are here to provide clarity. As we embark on this critical climate journey together, we want to ensure you have the answers you need. This FAQ offers key information about the Loblaw initiative and better support you in this transition.
Get Informed
Scope 1: Direct Emissions These are emissions from sources your company directly owns or controls. This includes fuel burned in your own facilities (like boilers or furnaces) and in your company-owned vehicles.
Scope 2: Indirect Emissions from Purchased Energy These are the emissions generated on your behalf to produce the electricity, heat, steam, or cooling that your company purchases and consumes. While you don't generate them yourself, they are a direct result of your energy use.
Scope 3: Indirect Emissions from the Value Chain This is the most comprehensive category, covering all other indirect emissions that occur in your company's value chain but are from sources you don't own or control. This includes everything from the raw materials you buy to the transportation of your products and their eventual disposal.
The best way to start is by taking the first step toward building your climate expertise. The LOCT Climate School is designed to empower you with practical skills. You will learn everything from calculating your carbon footprint to setting credible reduction targets.
Because we are committed to this journey together, the entire program is available to our suppliers at no charge.
Register your interest using the form above, and we'll send you the latest course details and schedules.
Get Trained
No. Loblaw covers all the expenses, so there is no financial commitment to join us.
Each course will run for four months and include: 4 webinars, 3 assignments, 3 office hours, and supporting resources on the learning platform. Course completion requirements vary but typically include the 4 webinars and 3 assignments. Upon completing these requirements, suppliers receive a course completion certificate.
The assignment will be reviewed by the course instructors at Supplier LOCT. The requirements and criteria differs across courses. You may find the relevant information in the course material, and reach out to the course instructors through email or the office hour session to ask for guidance to complete the assigment.
That's a fantastic achievement and the most critical first step in any climate journey. Your baseline is the foundation—now it's time to build on it by turning that data into a plan.
The next logical and most powerful step is to set a credible reduction target. A baseline tells you where you are; a target tells you where you're going. We strongly recommend setting a science-based target (SBT) to ensure your goal is ambitious, credible, and aligned with global climate science.
The target-setting course is designed specifically for companies in your position. It will walk you through the entire process, from modeling a target using your own data to navigating the official submission and approval process with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The webinars schedule will be announced after you are enrolled in thr course. If you cannot attent the live session, you and your team members can watch the recorded webinar on the learning platform at your own convenince.
Get Inspired
We are thrilled by your progress and hope your story can help inspire others to take a similar step. Use the Tell Us Your Story link to submit initial details. Someone from our team will happily follow up and create a Success Story about your team.
