Coop Gruppe Genossenschaft Sustainability Profile

In 2024, Coop Gruppe Genossenschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising 203,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 45,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 22.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 22.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 231,963,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 52,841,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 22 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 30.2 billion kg CO2e. Coop has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe, with a specific target of a 42% reduction in emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Coop's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025.