Public Profile

ALDI SÜD

ALDI SÜD, a prominent player in the discount retail sector, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across several European countries, including Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Founded in 1961, ALDI SÜD has established itself as a leader in the grocery industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability. The company focuses on providing a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, and household essentials, all while maintaining competitive pricing. ALDI SÜD's unique business model emphasises efficiency and simplicity, allowing it to pass savings directly to consumers. With a strong market position, ALDI SÜD has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer satisfaction and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted retailer in the discount grocery market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ALDI SÜD's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

ALDI SÜD's score of 20 is higher than 60% 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 SÜD's reported carbon emissions

ALDI SÜD, headquartered in Germany, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for recent years, as no figures are available. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges outlined, ALDI SÜD is part of a broader industry movement towards sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for transparency in corporate climate commitments. As the retail sector increasingly focuses on sustainability, ALDI SÜD's future actions will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ALDI SÜD'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 SÜD is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

ALDI SÜD 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.

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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