- Excessive location prices, availability of commercial real estate, and general attractiveness of locations in individual countries.
- Rising energy costs due to rising energy prices and environmental legislation.
- Higher rent adjustments due to rising public indices.
- Difficulty in finding and renting attractive store locations.
- Increase in shoplifting.
- Potential for delayed or unpaid subletting payments.
- Potential for contractual penalties if rental agreements are terminated prematurely.
- Risks related to reorganization measures not leading to expected efficiency gains or cost savings.
- Risks related to strategic and operational measures overwhelming employees and the organization.
- Risks related to data protection breaches.
Douglas AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-10 to 2024-09 reporting, Douglas AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 93.7K tCO2e/year (2023/2024). By scope: Scope 1: 13.0K tCO2e/year (2023/2024); Scope 2: 35.0K tCO2e/year (2023/2024); Scope 3: 45.8K tCO2e/year (2023/2024). 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
93.7K tCO2e/year (2023/2024)
2023-10 to 2024-09
Energy Use
115.1K MWh/year (2023/2024)
2023-10 to 2024-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-10 to 2024-09)
| 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). | 13.0K tCO2e/year (2023/2024) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.0K tCO2e/year (2023/2024) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 45.8K tCO2e/year (2023/2024) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-10 to 2024-09 | 93.7K tCO2e/year (2023/2024) |
| 2022-10 to 2023-09 | 93.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 31% to 115,083 mWh in 2023/2024 compared to 166,084.1 mWh in 2022/2023, a 37% reduction from the base year 2018/19.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66% compared to the base year 2018/19 to 24,214.3 tons of CO2e.
- Switched to renewable energy in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania and Lithuania in 2023/2024.
- Düsseldorf headquarters building certified with LEED Gold Green Building status.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 compared to 2018/19.
- Reduce total energy consumption by 50% by 2027 compared to 2018/19.
- Achieve a download and registration rate of at least 75% for all store employees on the e-learning platform by the end of 2025.
- Roll out the #DOUGLASDialogue for all employees at headquarters and in the stores by the end of 2025/26.
- Roll out the employee survey internationally by the end of 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the carbon footprint of our corporate brand portfolio by 20% by 2030 compared to 2022/2023.
- By 2030, at least 80% of our corporate brand products should be vegan.
- By 2030, 100% of new launches should be “RRR” (Recyclable, Recycled, Reusable).
- Increase the representation of employees with disabilities to 6% by the end of 2027 (France).
🔭 Long-term
- Develop further reduction targets for Scope 1 to 3 emissions by 2025 in line with Science-Based Targets.
- Reduce the carbon footprint of our corporate brand portfolio by 10% by 2027 compared to 2022/2023.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protection and emissionsSustainable logistics and resource efficiencyProductsHuman rightsEmployee retentionDiversity, equality and inclusionCustomer satisfactionData protectionCombating corruption and bribery