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Aldo

Aldo Group, commonly known as Aldo, is a prominent Canadian retailer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 1972, the company has grown to become a leader in the footwear and accessories industry, with a significant presence across North America and Europe. Aldo is renowned for its stylish and affordable shoes, handbags, and accessories, catering to a diverse clientele. With a commitment to quality and design, Aldo offers unique products that blend contemporary fashion with comfort. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its retail footprint and the launch of sustainable initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. As a key player in the global fashion market, Aldo continues to innovate while maintaining its reputation for delivering trendy and accessible products.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aldo'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.

14

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Aldo's score of 14 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aldo's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, The ALDO Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,373,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,252,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 243,334,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, particularly from footwear manufacturing and materials. The ALDO Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions from footwear manufacturing and materials by 30% per pair of shoes by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C.

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2022
Scope 1
787,000
Scope 2
4,252,000
Scope 3
243,334,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aldo's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is 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. Aldo is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aldo 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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