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Real Estate Services
DE
updated 22 days ago

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

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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, operating over 11,000 stores across Europe and the United States, making it a prominent player in the retail industry. The company focuses on providing high-quality groceries at competitive prices, with a unique model that emphasises efficiency and customer satisfaction. Lidl's core offerings include fresh produce, bakery items, and a wide range of household products, all sourced with a commitment to sustainability. Recognised for its innovative approach, Lidl has achieved notable milestones, including rapid expansion and a strong market presence, consistently ranking among the top discount retailers. With a dedication to value and quality, Lidl continues to redefine the shopping experience for millions of customers worldwide.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2510527000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes emissions from mobile and stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased heat, totalled about 57156000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching approximately 176470815000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 144049083000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 12453921000 kg CO2e). Lidl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company plans to implement energy-saving measures to reduce annual energy consumption by 20% from 2016 levels by 2025. These targets are part of Lidl's broader sustainability strategy, which is cascaded from its parent company, Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH. In 2023, Lidl's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2369920000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 205843000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 169739437000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Stiftung & Co. KG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact
RE 100
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