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Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize, a leading global retailer, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe and the United States. Founded in 2016 through the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, the company has quickly established itself in the grocery industry, focusing on supermarkets, online shopping, and convenience stores. With a diverse portfolio of brands, including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford, Ahold Delhaize offers a wide range of products, from fresh produce to household essentials. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Ahold Delhaize has achieved significant milestones in digital transformation and customer engagement, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the retail sector.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ahold Delhaize's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ahold Delhaize's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ahold Delhaize reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,140,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 2,580,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising approximately 63,560,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 64,010,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,867,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 812,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 61,360,000,000 kg CO2e. Ahold Delhaize has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. This commitment includes a significant reduction target of 50% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2030 from the same baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company has also achieved a 30% reduction in emissions per square meter from a 2008 baseline by 2020, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Ahold Delhaize's initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ahold Delhaize's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ahold Delhaize is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ahold Delhaize is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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