Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, commonly known as Lidl, is a leading global discount supermarket chain headquartered in Germany. Established in 1930, Lidl has grown significantly, with a strong presence across Europe and the United States, operating over 11,000 stores in 32 countries. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, focusing on groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials. Lidl's unique approach includes a streamlined supply chain and a selection of exclusive private-label brands, which contribute to its market position as a cost-effective retailer. With a reputation for innovation and sustainability, Lidl has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for its product quality and customer service, solidifying its status as a trusted choice for budget-conscious shoppers.
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Lidl's score of 22 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
As of 2022, Lidl's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 11,068,833,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 94,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 10,068,833,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the substantial impact of their supply chain and product use on overall emissions. Lidl has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as indicated by their comprehensive reporting on emissions across all three scopes. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the retail sector. Overall, Lidl's emissions data underscores the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to achieve meaningful climate commitments.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 32,763,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 115,796,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Lidl 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.