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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.
+17 vs industry average
Tchibo’s score of 53 is higher than 66% 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 for Scope 1 emissions, 9.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and about 1.13 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
In 2022, Tchibo's total emissions were approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 1.32 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, total emissions were around 949.87 million kg CO2e, comprising 21.15 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13.63 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 888.76 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2019, Tchibo reported Scope 1 emissions of 23.21 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 569.54 million kg CO2e.
Tchibo GmbH has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated commitments. For near-term targets, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 25.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Specifically for FLAG emissions, Tchibo GmbH targets a 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The company also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
For long-term targets, Tchibo GmbH commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045. This includes a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2022 base year, and a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. For FLAG emissions, a 72.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions from purchased goods and services is targeted by 2045 from a 2022 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
Further commitments from Tchibo include reducing direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions (Scope 2) to near zero by 2025. This also translates to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2020 levels. For agricultural supply chains (Scope 3, particularly coffee cultivation), a 30% reduction is targeted, and for non-agricultural supply chains, including consumer goods and packaging, emissions are to be reduced by 25%.
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
72% reduction in scope 3 total
FLAG: Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 72.0% by 2045 from a 2022 base…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Tchibo GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from 2022 base year.
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