Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize's reported carbon emissions

Ahold Delhaize, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported a total of approximately 64.02 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For Scope 1, Ahold Delhaize's emissions in 2023 were approximately 1.84 billion kg CO2e, with stationary and mobile combustion contributing significantly. Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 810 million kg CO2e using the market-based approach and 1.67 billion kg CO2e using the location-based approach. Scope 3 emissions were substantially higher, totalling approximately 61.37 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor. The company has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 for its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) and across its entire value chain by 2050 (Scope 3). This aligns with a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, Ahold Delhaize aims for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. For Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions, a 30.3% reduction is targeted by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, with a commitment to no deforestation by the end of 2025. In terms of specific achievements, Ahold Delhaize surpassed its 2020 target of a 30% reduction in emissions per square meter from a 2008 baseline. The company also aims for a 50% food waste reduction by 2030.