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Aldi South, officially known as Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in Austria (AT). Established in 1961, Aldi South has expanded its operations across several key regions, including Germany, Austria, and various countries in Europe and the United States.
Specialising in grocery retail, Aldi South is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, with a unique focus on private label offerings that ensure value without compromising quality. The company has achieved significant market presence, consistently ranking among the top discount retailers globally. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, Aldi South continues to innovate within the retail landscape, making it a leader in the industry.
54
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+18 vs industry average
Aldi South’s score of 54 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
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Reported emissions
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Aldi South's reported carbon emissions
Aldi South, headquartered in Austria, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 96.36 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This figure comprises 430.97 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8.63 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and about 95.92 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 81.62 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 436.42 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3.45 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 81.18 billion kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023.
Aldi South has set several ambitious climate commitments:
- Near-term Science Based Targets (SBTs): The ALDI SOUTH Group is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2022 base year. These targets are classified as consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
- Long-term Science Based Targets (SBTs): The company plans a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035 from a 2021 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
- Net-Zero Commitment: Aldi South has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
For land-related emissions (FLAG), Aldi South has specific targets:
- Near-term FLAG Targets: A 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and a 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
- Long-term FLAG Targets: A 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2021 base year, and a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
- Deforestation: The company also aims for no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
Earlier commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26% by 2025 from a 2016 base year, and ensuring 75% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods have science-based targets by 2024.
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Aldi South’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
52% reduction in Scope 2
The ALDI SOUTH GROUP commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
At risk52%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 downstream
The ALDI SOUTH GROUP also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
At risk25%
2030
52% reduction in Scope 1
The ALDI SOUTH GROUP commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 52% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Behind target52%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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