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Ahold Delhaize
Food Product ManufacturingNetherlandsEURONEXT: AD.AS
Last verified 17 days agoaholddelhaize.com
Ahold Delhaize, a prominent player in the food products industry, 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 as a leader in the "Food products nec" sector, focusing on grocery retail and wholesale distribution.
With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Stop & Shop, Food Lion, and Hannaford, Ahold Delhaize offers a unique blend of fresh produce, private label products, and sustainable options. The company is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, which has solidified its market position and led to notable achievements in sustainability and community engagement. Ahold Delhaize continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences, ensuring its relevance in a competitive landscape.
84
DitchCarbon score
+67 vs industry average
Ahold Delhaize’s score of 84 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Ahold Delhaize's reported carbon emissions
Ahold Delhaize, a food products company headquartered in the Netherlands, reported its latest emissions data for 2025, with total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reaching approximately 62.84 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.57 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 871 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 60.40 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's total emissions were about 64 billion kg CO2e, comprising roughly 1.70 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 880 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 61.43 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2023, total emissions were approximately 64.02 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.84 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 812 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 61.37 billion kg CO2e.
Ahold Delhaize has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term and long-term targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Key reduction targets include:
- A 50.4% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
- A 42% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions (covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products) by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
- A 30.3% absolute reduction in Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year, with a commitment to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
For long-term targets, Ahold Delhaize commits to:
- A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
- A 90% absolute reduction in the aforementioned Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
- A 72% absolute reduction in Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
These commitments reflect Ahold Delhaize's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact as a significant player in the food products industry.
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Ahold Delhaize’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 2
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
At risk50.4%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
Behind target90%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
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