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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Ahold Delhaize's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ahold Delhaize reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,679,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 2,050 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 1,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year. Ahold Delhaize has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over the years, Ahold Delhaize has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with significant reductions in emissions from previous years. For instance, in 2018, the total emissions were approximately 40,730,000 kg CO2e, which included 3,473,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint across all operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 | - |
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