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Tchibo GmbH, a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is 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 markets, establishing a strong presence in the retail landscape.
Renowned for its unique "themed" product offerings that change weekly, Tchibo combines quality with sustainability, emphasising eco-friendly practices in its operations. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Tchibo has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into online retail. As a leader in the retail trade industry, Tchibo continues to set trends while maintaining a focus on quality and sustainability.
+20 vs industry average
Tchibo’s score of 56 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tchibo, a German retail trade services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This included 17.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 9.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 1.13 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Tchibo has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2030, Tchibo GmbH commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% from a 2022 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, Tchibo GmbH targets a 25% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 2030, also from a 2022 base year. Specifically for FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) related emissions, Tchibo GmbH aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, the company commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025.
Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2022 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2022 base year. For FLAG GHG emissions in Scope 3 from purchased goods and services, a 72% reduction is targeted by 2045 from a 2022 base year. Tchibo GmbH's climate commitments and emissions data are directly reported by the company.
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Tchibo GmbH commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissio…
Tchibo GmbH commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2045 from 2022 base year.
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90% reduction in Scope 1
Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2045 from 2022 base year.
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Data year: 2023
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