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Aldi

Aldi, officially known as Aldi Inc., is a leading discount supermarket chain headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence across the Midwest and East Coast. Founded in 1976, Aldi has established itself in the grocery retail industry by offering a unique shopping experience focused on high-quality products at unbeatable prices. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include fresh produce, dairy, and a variety of private-label goods that often rival national brands in quality. Aldi's commitment to efficiency and cost-saving measures, such as a streamlined store layout and minimal staffing, allows it to pass savings directly to consumers. With over 2,000 stores nationwide, Aldi has positioned itself as a formidable player in the grocery market, consistently earning accolades for its value and customer satisfaction. Its innovative approach to retail continues to reshape the shopping landscape, making it a preferred choice for budget-conscious consumers.

DitchCarbon Score

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Aldi's score of 20 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aldi's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Aldi reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 103,564,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain and about 7,895,490 kg CO2e in Ireland. Currently, Aldi has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As a major player in the retail sector, Aldi's emissions data underscores the importance of addressing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices within the industry.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aldi's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Aldi is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Aldi is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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