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Migros, officially known as Migros Group, is a leading retail trade service provider headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1925, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the Swiss retail sector, with extensive operations across the country and beyond. Specialising in retail trade services excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, Migros offers a wide range of core products including groceries, household goods, and personal care items, distinguished by their quality and affordability.
The company’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has secured its position as a market leader in Switzerland. With a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, Migros continues to set industry standards in retail and repair services of personal and household goods. Its longstanding history and dedication to service excellence make it a notable name in the retail trade industry.
62
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Migros’s score of 62 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Migros's reported carbon emissions
Migros, headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operating in Retail Trade Services, reported its latest comprehensive emissions data for 2024, with a total of approximately 15.43 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 138.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 5.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 26.41 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Migros reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 144.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e. For 2022, these figures were approximately 151.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 4.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 159.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 4.6 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Migros's Scope 1 emissions were about 161.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 147.9 million kg CO2e.
Migros has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned commitments, cascaded from its parent company, Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund. These include a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70.64% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, Migros commits to reducing absolute emissions from upstream transportation and distribution by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products for sold fossil fuels by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Migros aims for 67% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026.
For long-term goals, Migros Group is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This involves reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. The target boundary for these commitments includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
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Migros’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
70.6% reduction in Scope 2
Migros Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70.64% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track70.6%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Migros Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
At risk90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Migros Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Migros’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Migros reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15.43 billion kg CO2e. The largest portion of these emissions, a significant share, comes from Scope 3, totalling around 26.41 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 138.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 5.5 million kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the substantial impact of Migros's value chain on its overall carbon footprint, underscoring the importance of Scope 3 reduction strategies.
Data year: 2024
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