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Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH

Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH, a prominent player in the retail and wholesale industry, is headquartered in Germany. Established in 1989, the company has grown to become a key entity in the European market, particularly known for its operations in the grocery sector through its subsidiaries, including Lidl and Kaufland. The firm focuses on providing high-quality products at competitive prices, emphasising efficiency and sustainability in its supply chain. Notable for its innovative approach to retail, Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion across various European countries. With a strong market position, the company is recognised for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, making it a leader in the discount retail space.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH's score of 27 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,176,158,430 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 42,325,820 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 587,680 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 4,174,158,430 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 4,444,929,520 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 52,397,820 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 1,981,590 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH. The company has reported emissions intensity figures, with a market-based total emissions intensity of 5,395.0 tonnes CO2e in 2022, down from 6,412.0 tonnes CO2e in 2021, indicating a potential focus on improving efficiency. However, without specific reduction initiatives or commitments, the overall climate strategy remains unclear.

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Scope 1
52,397,820
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Scope 2
1,981,590
000,000
Scope 3
4,444,929,520
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
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