Maxima Grupe, a leading retail and wholesale company, is headquartered in Lithuania (LT) and operates extensively across the Baltic region. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a significant player in the grocery and retail industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores. Maxima Grupe is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a wide range of products from fresh produce to household goods. The company’s unique approach to local sourcing and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Maxima Grupe has achieved notable milestones, including expansion into several European countries and recognition for its innovative retail solutions.
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In 2024, Maxima Grupe, UAB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 91,793,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 171,938,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,924,483,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (4,358,712,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (155,459,000 kg CO2e). Maxima Grupe has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target is part of their near-term strategy and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, which also include a commitment for 78.3% of their suppliers to adopt science-based targets by 2027. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate reporting. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent organization, Maxima Grupe, UAB, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their environmental impact and commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 210,938,570 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 
Maxima Grupe's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 16% since 2021, 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 89% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Maxima Grupe has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
