Lidl

Lidl's reported carbon emissions

Lidl, headquartered in Germany (DE), has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company's total emissions reached approximately 13.0 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions of about 19.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 108.2 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling around 12.9 billion kg CO2e. For the reporting year 2023, Lidl's total emissions were approximately 12.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 19.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 105.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 12.5 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 11.1 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 15.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 94.1 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 11.1 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor. Lidl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2030, aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory. This target is based on a 2019 baseline. The company's emissions data for 2021 and earlier years show Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with Scope 3 data not fully disclosed in those years. For instance, in 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 19.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 were around 96.9 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were about 22.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 97.7 million kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 22.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 96.8 million kg CO2e. Lidl's sustainability reporting is cascaded. While specific details for Lidl UK GmbH are provided, its overarching climate initiatives and data may be influenced by its corporate family relationship. The company's emissions reporting indicates a focus on expanding disclosure, with Scope 3 data being more comprehensively reported in recent years. Notably, there are missing data points for Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution in some of the reported years, particularly for 2021 and prior.