EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG, commonly referred to as EDEKA, is a leading player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1907, EDEKA has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, with a strong presence across various operational regions, including northern and central Germany.
Specialising in grocery retail, EDEKA offers a diverse range of products, from fresh produce to household goods, setting itself apart with a commitment to quality and local sourcing. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of a robust network of independent retailers, which enhances its market position. EDEKA's dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted brand in the competitive retail landscape.
-10 vs industry average
EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG’s score of 25 is lower than 41% 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
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG's reported carbon emissions
EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG, a retail trade services company headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 34.1 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for the 2024 reporting year. For the 2019 reporting year, EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 17.37 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13.18 million kg CO2e, totalling about 30.55 million kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 19.57 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 16.36 million kg CO2e, resulting in a combined total of approximately 35.93 million kg CO2e. While specific reduction targets for EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG were not detailed, the company's climate commitments are outlined in documents such as the "EDEKA Factsheet Climate Protection 2026" and the "EDEKA WWF Progress Report 2021." The absence of reported reduction targets does not negate the company's engagement with climate protection initiatives within the retail sector.
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EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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