Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from fossil fuels such as oil and gas. Due to rising GHG emissions from the operations of companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report GHG emissions during their operations.
Several retailers, including Walmart, already measure their carbon footprints and climate change programs. Retailers generate a significant portion of their carbon footprint in their stores. Heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, cooking, and refrigeration are the main factors for direct energy consumption, and therefore carbon emissions, of a retail outlet.
Ahold Delhaize Inc (Ahold Delhaize) operates discount variety stores that sell consumables, a variety of merchandise, seasonal goods, home products, electronics products, apparel, and accessories. It offers candy and foods, household products, hardware, and automotive supplies, pet food and supplies, apparel and accessories, party supplies, health and beauty, stationery and school, toys and craft goods, home decor, and seasonal and holiday products.
The total GHG emissions of Ahold Delhaize in 2021 were 3,926 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents, a decrease of 13.3% over 2020.
GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, such as refrigerant leakages, owned trucking, and on-site fuel usage. Scope 2 encompasses indirect emissions resulting from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam consumed by the company. Scope 3 emissions generated from assets not owned or controlled by the Group, but that indirectly impact the value chain, such as products the company source from suppliers, and emissions generated when customers use the products.
In 2021, Scope 1 emissions form the major portion of Ahold Delhaize’s total GHG emissions, accounting for around 2,827 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent (72% of the total GHG emissions), a decrease of 10.2% from 2020. The company's Scope 2 emissions decreased by 20.2% to 1,099 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2021. The company has not provided value for Scope 3 emissions in 2021.
Ahold Delhaize has set a target to reach net-zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across all operations by 2040 and become net-zero businesses across the brands’ entire supply chains, products, and services by 2050 (scope 3).
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