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Schwarz Gruppe, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the retail trade services sector, specifically focusing on non-motor vehicle retail and the repair of personal and household goods. Founded in 1930, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe and beyond, with notable brands such as Lidl and Kaufland under its umbrella.
The Schwarz Gruppe is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, offering a diverse range of products from groceries to household items. Its unique business model emphasises efficiency and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, including being one of the largest retailers in Europe, reflecting its significant impact on the industry.
28
DitchCarbon score
-8 vs industry average
Schwarz Gruppe’s score of 28 is lower than 45% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Schwarz Gruppe yet.
Schwarz Gruppe's reported carbon emissions
Schwarz Gruppe, a retail trade services company based in Germany, has established ambitious climate commitments. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by FY2030, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, Schwarz Gruppe aims for 78% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2026.
Furthermore, the company has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, specifically covering sold fuels, by 27.5% by FY2030, also from an FY2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. For the long term, Schwarz Gruppe aims to be as carbon-neutral as possible by 2050 in Germany.
No specific absolute emissions data in kg CO2e has been provided for Schwarz Gruppe. However, their science-based targets indicate a clear direction for GHG emission reductions across their operations and value chain.
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Schwarz Gruppe’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
55% reduction in Scope 2
Schwarz Gruppe commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* Schwarz Gruppe also commits th…
Insufficient data55%
2030
55% reduction in Scope 1
Schwarz Gruppe commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* Schwarz Gruppe also commits th…
Insufficient data55%
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Schwarz Gruppe commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* Schwarz Gruppe also commits th…
Insufficient data27.5%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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