Denner
Denner AG, commonly known as Denner, is a prominent Swiss discount supermarket chain headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1965, Denner has grown to become a key player in the retail industry, primarily serving the Swiss market with a focus on providing high-quality products at competitive prices. The company operates over 500 stores across Switzerland, offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, beverages, and household items. Denner is particularly known for its private label offerings, which combine quality with affordability, setting it apart from competitors. With a commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, Denner has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest discount retailers in Switzerland. Its strategic approach to customer service and product selection has solidified its market position, making it a trusted choice for Swiss consumers.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Denner's score of 19 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Denner's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Denner AG reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 940,312,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 44,453,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 1,180,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, with 2019 emissions recorded at 441,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 310,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 16,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Denner has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Denner plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and employee commuting by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Denner is committed to ensuring that 73% of its suppliers by emissions related to purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2024. The company also aims to achieve a 33.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030 and has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a complete reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Denner's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,913,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Denner 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.
