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Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

20

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG's score of 20 is higher than 64% 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 2022, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG reported carbon emissions of approximately 6,666 kg CO2e from Scope 1, specifically from fugitive emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2021, when the company recorded total emissions of about 4,082,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, alongside 7,313,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and 24,767,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. 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 initiatives reflect Lidl's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
5,690,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000.00
Scope 2
26,796,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
28,717,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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

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