Ahold Delhaize Sustainability Profile
Ahold Delhaize, a leading global retailer, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe and the United States. Founded in 2016 through the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, the company has quickly established itself in the grocery industry, focusing on supermarkets, online shopping, and convenience stores. With a diverse portfolio of brands, including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford, Ahold Delhaize offers a wide range of products, from fresh produce to household essentials. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Ahold Delhaize has achieved significant milestones in digital transformation and customer engagement, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the retail sector.
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Ahold Delhaize's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ahold Delhaize reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 890 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 63.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Ahold Delhaize is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2040 and across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has also established near-term targets, including a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, focusing on purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other significant categories. Furthermore, Ahold Delhaize aims for a 30.3% reduction in forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) emissions by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. Ahold Delhaize's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved its targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has previously surpassed its 2020 target of a 30% reduction in emissions per square meter from a 2008 baseline, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,804,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,101,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 219,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Ahold Delhaize's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ahold Delhaize has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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