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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In 2022, Tchibo GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 846,468,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 20,430,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,917,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 822,468,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. Tchibo has set ambitious reduction targets as part of its climate strategy. The company aims to achieve 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 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Tchibo is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 30.3% by 2030. Long-term targets are equally ambitious, with a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, both from a 2022 baseline. Tchibo's initiatives also include a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Tchibo's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data and reduction commitments are cascaded from Tchibo GmbH, reflecting a unified corporate strategy towards sustainability.
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| 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,145,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,628,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 888,763,000 | 000,000,000 |
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