Aldi South
Aldi Süd, officially known as Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, is a leading discount supermarket chain headquartered in Austria (AT). Established in 1961, Aldi Süd has expanded its operations across several key regions, including Germany, the United States, and various European countries. Renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, Aldi Süd primarily operates in the grocery retail industry, offering a diverse range of core products such as fresh produce, dairy, and household essentials. What sets Aldi Süd apart is its unique business model, which focuses on efficiency and cost-saving measures, allowing for lower prices without compromising quality. The company has achieved significant market presence, consistently ranking among the top discount retailers globally. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Aldi Süd continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer needs, solidifying its position as a trusted choice for shoppers.
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Aldi South's score of 29 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aldi South's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Aldi South reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 439,872,000 kg CO2e, comprising 436,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 65,133,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Aldi South has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term goals include a 52% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2021 levels, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline. Additionally, they aim for a long-term reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company also commits to reducing emissions associated with deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025, to achieve no deforestation in its supply chain. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Aldi South's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 439,486,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 761,851,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Aldi South is committed to some 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.
