De Bijenkorf, a premier department store chain headquartered in the Netherlands, has been a cornerstone of retail since its founding in 1870. With a strong presence in major cities across the country, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, it offers a diverse range of products that cater to discerning shoppers.
Specialising in luxury fashion, beauty, home goods, and lifestyle products, De Bijenkorf distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service. The store has achieved notable recognition in the retail industry, consistently ranking among the top department stores in the Netherlands. With a focus on both established and emerging brands, De Bijenkorf continues to set trends and elevate the shopping experience for its clientele.
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De Bijenkorf’s score of 46 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Department Stores has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Department Stores industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
De Bijenkorf's reported carbon emissions
De Bijenkorf, a department store based in NL, has reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 totalling approximately 1.15 million kg CO2e. This includes about 767,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile and stationary combustion) and approximately 1.59 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity).
For 2023, De Bijenkorf's total reported emissions were approximately 2.61 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for this year were around 711,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 2.27 million kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions for 2023, totalling about 284,378 kg CO2e, with contributions from purchased goods and services, end-of-life treatment of sold products, and upstream transportation and distribution.
De Bijenkorf has climate commitments, including a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. They also have a long-term ambition to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2035, also based on a 2023 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for net-zero emissions in its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035.
The emissions data for De Bijenkorf is cascaded from its parent organisation, Divisie Bijenkorf B.V. The company is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge.
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De Bijenkorf’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (based on a 2023 baseline)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Selfridges & Co. Limited
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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