Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg
Aldi Einkauf Se & Co. OHG, commonly known as Aldi, is a leading discount supermarket chain headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1946, Aldi has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, with a focus on providing high-quality groceries at competitive prices. The company operates primarily in the grocery retail sector, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, and household essentials. Aldi is renowned for its unique business model, which emphasises efficiency and cost-saving measures, allowing it to pass savings directly to consumers. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Aldi has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top retailers in Europe. Its innovative approach to private label products further distinguishes Aldi in the competitive retail landscape, making it a preferred choice for budget-conscious shoppers.
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How does Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg'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.
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Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg's score of 12 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 89,104,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 166,742,000 kg CO2e in Germany. The company's global emissions for 2020 were notably high, with Scope 1 emissions reaching around 756,165,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 355,522,000 kg CO2e, and a staggering Scope 3 total of about 25,620,001,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Aldi has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that while the company acknowledges its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to mitigate them. This context highlights the ongoing challenges faced by retailers in addressing climate change and the need for robust strategies to reduce emissions across all scopes.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 770,693,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 297,137,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Aldi Einkauf Se And Co Ohg 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.
