Ceconomy AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a leading player in the consumer electronics retail industry. Founded in 2017, the company emerged from the restructuring of Metro AG and has since established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Ceconomy operates primarily through its well-known brands, including MediaMarkt and Saturn, offering a wide range of products from cutting-edge electronics to household appliances. What sets Ceconomy apart is its commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, combining online and offline shopping seamlessly. With a robust market position, Ceconomy has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its digital services and enhancing its e-commerce capabilities. As a key player in the retail sector, Ceconomy continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of consumers in the fast-paced electronics market.
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In 2024, Ceconomy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,900,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 21,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 29,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 20,343,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 1 emissions included significant contributions from mobile combustion (9,000,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (8,100,000 kg CO2e). Ceconomy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2024 and total net zero emissions by 2040. They have also committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.8% by the financial year 2032/33, using 2019 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 32.5% reduction by 2032/33, with a baseline year of 2021/22. Additionally, Ceconomy aims to achieve a 3% annual reduction in Scope 3 emissions for its own-brand products by 2030. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that Ceconomy's goals align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, the company plans for 74% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices throughout its supply chain.
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2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 26,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 73,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000.0 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 |
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