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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
DitchCarbon score
+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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Aldi South's reported carbon emissions
Aldi South, headquartered in Austria, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96.36 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 431 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 8.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 95.92 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were purchased goods and services (around 81.74 billion kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 3.57 billion kg CO2e).
In 2022, Aldi South's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 436.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 3.45 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 81.18 billion kg CO2e.
Aldi South has set ambitious climate commitments and Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The ALDI SOUTH Group is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Near-term SBTi targets (as per ALDI SOUTH Group):
- To reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 1 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
- To achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
Long-term SBTi targets (as per ALDI SOUTH Group):
- To reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2035 from a 2021 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
- To reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
Previously, an older SBTi commitment from ALDI SOUTH Group aimed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26% by 2025 from a 2016 base year and committed that 75% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods would 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
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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