- Complex, global value chain for 20,000 products in a single store
- Potential human rights violations in high-risk countries (Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America)
- Climate change, lack of natural resources, obesity, and food intolerance
- Environmental impact of packaging
- Excessive consumption of salt, sugar, and fat in some products
Kaufland Slovenská republika v.o.s.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Kaufland Slovenská republika v.o.s. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.1K tCO2e (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 10.7K tCO2e (2020); Scope 2: 28.0K tCO2e (2020); Scope 3: 35.8K tCO2e (2020). 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
16.1K tCO2e (2020)
2020
Water Usage
96.0K m³ (2020)
2020
Waste
21.3K tons (2020)
2020
Energy Use
470.5M MJ (2020)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 10.7K tCO2e (2020) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.0K tCO2e (2020) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 35.8K tCO2e (2020) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced single-use plastic bags consumption by 1 ton in one year
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 3,183 tons by using reusable boxes for fruit and vegetables
- 9% year-on-year drop in water consumption
- 75% waste-sorting rate
- Phased out single-use plastic dishes, cutlery, straws, and cups
- Introduced an environment friendly bag made of organic cotton
- Reduced plastic used for coffee drinks packaging by 33%
- Phased out plastic-stemmed cotton swabs
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Stop using environmentally damaging chemicals in private label clothing and home textiles by 2021
- Modify formulas of private label cosmetics, body care, laundry, and cleaning detergents to be free of microplastics by 2021
- All textile products sold under private labels to be made of GOTS-certified organic cotton by 2021
- Reduce energy consumption of sales areas by 1% kWh/m² by 2021
- Launch eco-friendly logistics project with LNG-powered truck by 2021
📅 Medium-term
- Remove black plastics from all private label packaging by 2023
- Increase offer of vegan and vegetarian products by 50% by 2023
- Increase number of local products offered by 50% and offer them at all stores by 2023
- Offer Slovak lamb in all stores year-round by 2023
- Increase revenue from Slovak beef and pork by 50% by 2023
🔭 Long-term
- By 2025, packaging of private label products to be as recyclable as possible and use 20% less plastic
- By 2025, no longer purchase and sell cage-laid eggs
- By 2025, offer a complete product range of fruit and vegetables exclusively from sustainable and certified farming systems
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EmployeesHealthy DietHomelandAnimal WelfareNatureClimateSupply Chain