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 66,140,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,867,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 812,000,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were about 61,360,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product use. Ahold Delhaize has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from their respective baseline years. The company is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure they are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Ahold Delhaize also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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