Ahold Delhaize Sustainability Profile

In 2024, Ahold Delhaize reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 30,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising approximately 9,290,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Ahold Delhaize is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. The company has made a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a significant target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2040. Ahold Delhaize's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of specific achievements, Ahold Delhaize has surpassed its previous target of a 30% reduction in emissions per square meter from a 2008 baseline by 2020. The company is also focused on reducing food waste, with a target of a 50% reduction by 2030 compared to a 2016 baseline. Overall, Ahold Delhaize's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to address carbon emissions and contribute to global sustainability efforts, with a clear roadmap for significant reductions in the coming years.