METRO AG
METRO AG, a leading international wholesale and retail company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1964, METRO has established a strong presence across Europe and Asia, operating in over 25 countries. The company primarily serves the food and non-food sectors, catering to businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and caterers through its extensive range of products and services. With a focus on quality and sustainability, METRO AG offers unique solutions, including fresh produce, private label products, and tailored services that enhance customer experience. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and efficiency, positioning itself as a key player in the wholesale market. Notable achievements include its robust supply chain management and a strong emphasis on digital transformation, ensuring it remains competitive in an evolving industry landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
METRO AG's score of 13 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
METRO AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, METRO AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,673,815,730 kg CO2e. This figure includes 451,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 636,016,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 21,586,699,730 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses a wide range of indirect emissions, including those from purchased goods and services. Over the years, METRO AG has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. From a total of about 6,558,760,000 kg CO2e in 2011, emissions decreased to approximately 5,153,345,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and further to about 4,971,551,000 kg CO2e in 2017. However, emissions increased again in subsequent years, peaking at approximately 5,341,189,000 kg CO2e in 2018 before declining to about 2,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. METRO AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% per square metre of selling and delivery space by 2030, using 2011 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with 2018 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Overall, METRO AG's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 836,828,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,487,420,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,234,512,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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METRO AG is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
