- Supply chain disruptions
- Reducing food waste
- Meeting increasing consumer demand for sustainable products
- Implementing the Deposit-Return System (SGR)
Kaufland Romania SCS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-03 to 2023-02 reporting, Kaufland Romania SCS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M tonnes CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 42.3K tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 2: 71.0K tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.2M tonnes CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.2M tonnes CO2e/year
2022-03 to 2023-02
Renewable Energy
97.60% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
853.3K m3/year
2022-03 to 2023-02
Waste
62.8K tons/year
2022-03 to 2023-02
Energy Use
261.3K MWh/year
2022-03 to 2023-02
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-03 to 2023-02)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 42.3K tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 71.0K tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.2M tonnes CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-03 to 2023-02 | 4.2M tonnes CO2e/year |
| 2021-03 to 2022-02 | 4.4M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased Scope 1 and 2 emissions by more than 18%
- Equipped 31 stores and 1 logistics center with photovoltaic panels (7,966 kWp)
- Collected more than 75 tonnes of waste through the Act for Waters program
- Expanded recycling infrastructure in all stores (PET, HDPE, LDPE)
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 1,450 tonnes through CHEP pallet reuse
- Achieved a carbon dioxide emission reduction of 3,500 tonnes through Euro Pool System reusable trays
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Eliminate at least 40 tonnes of plastic by 2023
- Ensure access to education for at least 22,000 children by 2023
- Increase Recycling Vending Machine recipients by 5% by 2023
- Implement at least one project supporting local producers by 2023
- Conduct 5 internal workshops on reducing food waste by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of stores equipped with RVMs and EV charging points by 2025
- Plant 6 mini urban forests by 2025
- Employ at least 600 employees with disabilities by 2025
- Receive Top Employer Certification for 2023 financial year by 2027
- Conduct 5 trainings for Kaufland Suppliers on sustainability topics by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce food waste in all stores by up to 50% by 2030
- Extend Zero Waste certification by 2024
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyFood WasteLabor and Human RightsCommunity InvestmentLocal Supplier DevelopmentBiodiversity