Aldi South

ALDI South, headquartered in Austria, operates within the retail trade sector. For the fiscal year 2023, the company reported a total of approximately 96.36 billion kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 430.97 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8.63 million kg CO2e, and a significant portion from Scope 3 emissions, totalling nearly 95.92 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions in 2023 was purchased goods and services, accounting for about 81.74 billion kg CO2e.

In 2022, ALDI South's total emissions were approximately 81.62 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 436.42 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 3.45 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 amounted to roughly 81.18 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest share at approximately 65.13 billion kg CO2e.

ALDI South has set ambitious climate commitments. By 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 30.3% from a 2021 base year, and by 72% by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, ALDI aims for a 30.3% reduction by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and a 72% reduction by 2050.

Further to these, ALDI South Group has committed to Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. These commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Long-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2035 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050. Additionally, the company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050 and has a specific target for no deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025.