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Tchibo

Tchibo GmbH, commonly known as Tchibo, is a prominent German retail company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1949, Tchibo has evolved from a coffee mail-order business into a multifaceted retailer, offering a diverse range of products including clothing, household goods, and electronics. The company operates primarily in Germany and several other European countries, establishing a strong market presence. Renowned for its unique weekly changing product lines, Tchibo combines quality with sustainability, emphasising eco-friendly practices in its offerings. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Tchibo has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into online retail. As a leader in the non-food retail sector, Tchibo continues to set trends while maintaining a focus on responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Tchibo's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tchibo's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Tchibo GmbH reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20430000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 29381000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 822468000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Tchibo has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Near-term goals include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products. Additionally, Tchibo aims to achieve a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same deadline. The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term, Tchibo plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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20202022
Scope 1
21,145,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
13,628,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
888,763,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tchibo's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Tchibo is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tchibo 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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