Dia, officially known as Dia S.A., is a prominent player in the retail industry, headquartered in Spain. Founded in 1979, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Spain, Portugal, and Argentina. Dia operates primarily in the grocery sector, focusing on discount supermarket formats that cater to budget-conscious consumers. The company is renowned for its private label products, which offer quality at competitive prices, setting it apart from traditional retailers. Over the years, Dia has achieved significant milestones, including a successful expansion into international markets and a commitment to sustainability in its operations. With a robust market position, Dia continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining its reputation for value and quality.
How does Dia'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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Dia's score of 37 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Dia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 260,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 235,880,470 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 176,859,640 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 43% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on absolute figures. Additionally, Dia has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). In previous years, Dia's emissions were significantly higher, with 2022 figures showing total emissions of approximately 666,829,0 kg CO2e across all scopes, including 673,015,280 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 266,186,260 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 and 2024, indicating a focus on direct and electricity-related emissions. Dia's climate strategy reflects a commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that Dia's emissions and targets are independently reported.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 447,497,050 | 0,000,000.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 346,424,290 | 000,000.0 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,157,000 | 0,000.0 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Dia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

