Schwarz Gruppe
Schwarz Gruppe, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the retail and wholesale industry, primarily known for its supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland. Founded in 1930, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe and beyond, with operations in over 30 countries. The Schwarz Gruppe excels in providing high-quality products at competitive prices, focusing on grocery retail, logistics, and real estate. Its unique approach to supply chain management and commitment to sustainability have set it apart in the market. With a reputation for efficiency and innovation, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, including being one of the largest retailers in Europe by revenue. As a result, Schwarz Gruppe continues to shape the future of retail, prioritising customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
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Industry Average
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Schwarz Gruppe's score of 29 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Schwarz Gruppe's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Schwarz Gruppe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,323,139,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,000,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 315,710,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 27.5% by FY2030, also based on a FY2019 baseline. Furthermore, Schwarz Gruppe is committed to ensuring that 78% of its suppliers, measured by emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the goals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's dedication to sustainable practices and climate action.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,321,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,820,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 128,762,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Schwarz Gruppe 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.
