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Lidl Stiftung &co. Verwaltungs-GmbH

Lidl Stiftung & Co. Verwaltungs-GmbH, commonly known as Lidl, is a prominent player in the global retail industry, headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1930, Lidl has evolved into a leading discount supermarket chain, with a strong presence across Europe and expanding operations in the United States. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, offering a diverse range of groceries, fresh produce, and household items. Lidl's unique approach includes a focus on private label products, which often deliver exceptional value without compromising on quality. With a market position bolstered by its efficient supply chain and customer-centric strategies, Lidl has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion and numerous awards for sustainability and innovation in retail.

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How does Lidl Stiftung &co. Verwaltungs-GmbH'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Lidl Stiftung &co. Verwaltungs-GmbH's score of 27 is lower than 80% 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. Verwaltungs-GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lidl Stiftung & Co. Verwaltungs-GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,336,931,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 949,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 36,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,336,931,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Lidl has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were around 1,369,829,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,411,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 37,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1,369,829,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the total emissions were approximately 1,367,675,000 kg CO2e, with similar trends observed in previous years. Despite these figures, Lidl has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Lidl is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards or climate pledges. Overall, Lidl's emissions data highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which dominate the total emissions profile, indicating a need for comprehensive strategies to address these upstream and downstream activities.

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Scope 1
105,556,000
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Scope 2
298,050,000
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Scope 3
904,064,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lidl Stiftung &co. Verwaltungs-GmbH's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Verwaltungs-GmbH 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. Verwaltungs-GmbH 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
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