Aldi
Aldi, officially known as Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, is a leading global discount supermarket chain headquartered in Germany (DE). Founded in 1946, Aldi has established a strong presence in various regions, including Europe, the United States, and Australia, revolutionising the grocery retail industry with its cost-effective business model. Specialising in a wide range of products, Aldi offers fresh produce, dairy, bakery items, and household essentials, all at competitive prices. The company is renowned for its unique private-label products, which often rival national brands in quality while maintaining affordability. Aldi's commitment to efficiency and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in customer satisfaction and rapid expansion.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Aldi's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Aldi's score of 4 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aldi's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Aldi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 436,421,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,451,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 331,742,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 439,486,000 kg CO2e in 2016, while Scope 2 emissions saw a significant reduction from 761,851,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Aldi's Scope 3 emissions are notably high, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 65,131,716,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 7,047,481,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Aldi has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 439,486,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 761,851,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 229,615,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
