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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In 2024, Ahold Delhaize reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,140,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for about 63,560,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 2,580,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 64,010,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 61,360,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions at around 2,650,000,000 kg CO2e. Ahold Delhaize has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. This target includes a significant reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, with interim targets of a 50.4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. The company has also committed to reducing food waste by 50% by 2030 and achieving a 30.3% reduction in forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) emissions by the same year. Ahold Delhaize's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,223,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 1,941,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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