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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 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 9.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 1.13 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2022, Tchibo's total emissions were approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for about 1.32 billion kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 21.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 13.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 888.8 million kg CO2e.
Tchibo GmbH has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. As part of its near-term targets, Tchibo GmbH aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. It also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. For agricultural supply chains (a part of Scope 3, specifically coffee cultivation), a 30% reduction is targeted by 2045. For non-agricultural supply chains, including consumer goods and packaging, emissions are targeted to be reduced by 25% by 2045. Long-term, Tchibo GmbH commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2022 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
Additionally, internal commitments from a 2016 sustainability report indicate aims to reduce direct Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2025 compared to 2020, and indirect Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 compared to 2020.
2045
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.
2045
90% reduction in Scope 1
Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2045 from 2022 base year.
2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2045 from 2022 base year.
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