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Retail Trade Services
AT
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Aldi South

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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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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Aldi South's score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aldi South's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aldi South reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,363,912,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 430,967,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,634,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 95,924,311,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company achieved a remarkable 63% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2022 compared to a 2016 baseline. Aldi South has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 emissions by 30.3% by 2030 (base year 2021) and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2030 (base year 2022). Long-term goals include a 72% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies Aldi South's near-term targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company also aims for 75% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2024, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aldi South's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Aldi South is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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