Rewe
Rewe Group, a prominent player in the corporate, subsidiary, and regional managing offices sector, is headquartered in Germany (DE). Established in 1927, Rewe has evolved into a leading retail and wholesale company, primarily operating in the grocery and food service industries. With a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, Rewe offers a diverse range of products and services, including supermarkets, discount stores, and online shopping platforms.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Rewe distinguishes itself through its extensive selection of organic and locally sourced products. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its private label offerings and a robust online shopping experience. As a market leader, Rewe continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the retail landscape.
+30 vs industry average
Rewe’s score of 50 is higher than 84% 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
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rewe's reported carbon emissions
REWE's carbon footprint in 2022 was approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e. This total figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 750.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 178.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 379.4 million kg CO2e.
The company reported a reduction in total emissions from approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e in 2019 to about 1.31 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
REWE has set several climate commitments, including:
- A target to reduce refrigerant-related greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline.
- A goal to reduce electricity consumption per square metre of sales area by 10% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline.
- A commitment, alongside PENNY, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year.
- REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
- Furthermore, REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 25.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. They also aim for 15.0% of their suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services to have science-based targets by 2030.
- A long-term commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050 from a 2024 base year.
- Specific targets related to Land Use Change (FLAG) emissions are also in place, including a 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. A further reduction of 72.0% in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions is targeted by 2050.
The emissions data is reported globally by REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG and is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Rewe’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
10% reduction in Scope 2
Reduktion des Stromverbrauchs je Quadratmeter Verkaufsfläche um 10 % bis 2030 (gegenüber 2019)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2022
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