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Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, commonly known as Lidl, is a prominent German international discount retailer. Headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany, Lidl operates across numerous European countries and the United States, solidifying its global presence in the retail trade sector.
Founded in 1973, Lidl specialises in offering high-quality groceries and household goods at competitive prices. Its core business revolves around providing a curated selection of fresh produce, baked goods, meat, and a diverse range of non-food items, often featuring rotating weekly specials.
Lidl's unique selling proposition lies in its efficient supply chain and private-label focus, enabling significant cost savings passed directly to consumers. This strategy has established Lidl as a leading player in the discount retail market, consistently expanding its footprint and customer base worldwide.
38
DitchCarbon score
+2 vs industry average
Lidl’s score of 38 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Lidl's reported carbon emissions
Lidl, a retail trade services company headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 13,078,438,010 kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 19,501,170 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 108,163,460 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 12,948,924,840 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 19,477,280 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 105,543,220 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 12,523,214,830 kg CO2e. For 2022, Lidl's Scope 1 emissions were 15,539,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions were 94,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 11,068,833,000 kg CO2e.
Lidl has a near-term absolute target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory. Emissions data for Lidl is cascaded from its current subsidiary, Lidl UK GmbH, for organisation performance, and its CDP disclosure is cascaded from Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH.
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Lidl’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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