Kaufland
Kaufland, officially known as Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, is a prominent player in the retail industry, headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. Established in 1984, Kaufland has grown to become a leading hypermarket chain, primarily operating across Germany and several Eastern European countries, including Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic. Specialising in a wide range of products, Kaufland offers everything from fresh produce and groceries to household goods and electronics. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, making it a preferred shopping destination for many consumers. With a strong market position, Kaufland has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its store network and the introduction of innovative shopping solutions. As a key player in the retail sector, Kaufland continues to set benchmarks in customer service and product variety.
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Kaufland's score of 7 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kaufland's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Kaufland reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 4,172,158,430 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 42,325,820 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 58,7680 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 4,176,158,430 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 4,444,929,520 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 52,397,820 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 1,981,590 kg CO2e. Kaufland's emissions have shown a downward trend in recent years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 7,615,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to approximately 42,325,820 kg CO2e in 2022. However, the company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Kaufland's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through its reporting, but further details on specific reduction strategies or targets are currently unavailable.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,615,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,830,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,365,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kaufland is not committed to any 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.
