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Retail Trade Services
BE
updated 16 days ago

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG Sustainability Profile

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Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG, a prominent player in the retail industry, operates from its headquarters in Belgium. Established in 1994, Lidl has rapidly expanded its footprint across the country, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the needs of Belgian consumers. Specialising in grocery retail, Lidl is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, providing fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials. The company distinguishes itself through its no-frills shopping experience and a focus on private label products, which often deliver exceptional value. With a strong market position, Lidl Belgium has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer satisfaction and sustainability initiatives. As part of the larger Lidl Group, it continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving retail landscape, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supermarket choice in Belgium.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28

Industry Benchmark

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's score of 16 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11%

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Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, Lidl Belgium has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data for Lidl Belgium is cascaded from its parent company, Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH, at a cascade level of 2, indicating that any climate-related performance metrics may be derived from broader corporate strategies rather than specific local initiatives. In the absence of detailed emissions data and reduction targets, Lidl Belgium's climate commitments remain unclear. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, suggesting potential future initiatives may align with these trends.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
6,198.61
0,000.00
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's Industry?

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's Location?

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Medium
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Use of Sold Products
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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