Aldi Stores Limited, commonly known as Aldi, is a leading discount supermarket chain headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1990, Aldi has rapidly expanded its presence across the UK, offering a wide range of grocery products and household essentials. The company operates over 900 stores, primarily in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, making it a significant player in the UK retail market. Aldi is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, providing customers with a unique shopping experience through its private-label products and streamlined supply chain. The supermarket chain focuses on fresh produce, bakery items, and everyday groceries, all at competitive prices. Notable achievements include consistently high customer satisfaction ratings and recognition for its sustainability initiatives, solidifying Aldi's position as a trusted choice for value-conscious shoppers.
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In 2020, Aldi Stores Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,712,187,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 252,343,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 199,972,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 26,279,193,000 kg CO2e. Other notable contributions to Scope 3 emissions included capital goods (about 184,800,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 156,372,000 kg CO2e). Aldi has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability efforts within the retail sector, focusing on reducing its overall carbon footprint. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that Aldi may be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Overall, Aldi's emissions data highlights the significant impact of its supply chain and operational activities on its carbon footprint, underscoring the importance of comprehensive climate action in the retail industry.
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Aldi Stores Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.