Rewe
Rewe Group, commonly known as Rewe, is a leading German retail and wholesale company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1927, Rewe has grown to become a significant player in the grocery and supermarket industry, operating primarily in Germany and several other European countries. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household items, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing. Rewe's unique approach to customer service and quality has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers. With over 3,000 stores across Germany, Rewe has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own private label products and a commitment to reducing plastic waste. This dedication to innovation and sustainability has solidified Rewe's market position as a frontrunner in the retail sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Rewe's score of 10 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rewe's reported carbon emissions
REWE Markt GmbH, headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets based on a 2021 baseline. REWE aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, it has committed to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Notably, REWE has also set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, and Agriculture) emissions by 30.3% by 2030, with a commitment to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. For the long term, REWE aims for a 90% reduction in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2021 as the baseline. The company has also set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 72% by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect REWE's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Rewe 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.
