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 evolved 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 set it apart in the market. With a robust market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest retailers in Europe by revenue. Through innovation and customer-centric strategies, Schwarz Gruppe continues to shape the future of retail.
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Schwarz Gruppe's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Schwarz Gruppe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2510527000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 57156000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 176470815000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a total of about 179981422000 kg CO2e when combining all scopes. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion (about 1057256000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 966223000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded slightly lower emissions, with Scope 1 at about 2369920000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 205843000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 169739437000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend in emissions management. Schwarz Gruppe has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by FY2030. Furthermore, it commits to ensuring that 78% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Schwarz Gruppe's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability and emissions reduction within the retail sector.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,369,920,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 205,843,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 169,739,437,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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