Rewe

REWE, headquartered in Germany, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.309 billion kg CO2e in 2022. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 750.56 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 178.80 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 379.40 million kg CO2e.

Looking back, REWE's total emissions in 2021 were approximately 1.375 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 796.72 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 217.52 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 361.23 million kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 1.358 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 780.91 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 237.13 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 339.56 million kg CO2e.

REWE, via REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG, has set ambitious climate commitments. They are committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Near-term SBTi targets, set from a 2024 base year, include a 42.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 25.0% within the same timeframe. REWE-ZENTRALFINANZ eG also commits to a 30.3% absolute reduction in Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2024 base year, alongside a commitment to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.

Long-term SBTi targets, from a 2024 base year, include a 90.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050. They also aim for a 90.0% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions and a 72.0% absolute reduction in Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050.

Beyond SBTi, REWE has additional reduction initiatives. They aim to reduce refrigerant-related GHG emissions for all countries and companies in the REWE Group by 60% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels (Scope 1). They also target a 10% reduction in electricity consumption per square metre of sales area by 2030, against a 2019 baseline (Scope 2). Historically, between 2012 and 2022, they aimed for a 35% reduction in refrigerant-related GHG emissions per square metre in Germany and Austria (Scope 2), and a 7.5% reduction in electricity consumption per square metre of sales area in Germany and Austria (Scope 1). Between 2006 and 2018, specific GHG emissions were reduced by 43.0% per square metre of sales area.