- Contraction of margins due to pricing policies
- Significant increase in suppliers' price lists (+8.9%)
- Increase in procurement costs for electricity, gas and fuels of €63 million
- Inadequate complaint handling
- False information and news in traditional media and on social networks
- Socioeconomic changes in customers
- Inadequacy of suppliers from a technical/professional and ethical standpoint
- Compliance risk related to environmental regulations
- Risk of environmental damage
- Risk of interruption of business continuity
Esselunga S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Esselunga S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 380.0K tCO2e (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 103.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 176.6K tCO2e (location-based) 78621 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 26.6K tCO2e (estimated from on-road vehicle journeys). 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
380.0K tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
2022
Renewable Energy
53.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.9M m3
2022
Waste
105.4K tons
2022
Energy Use
3.4M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 103.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 176.6K tCO2e (location-based) 78621 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 26.6K tCO2e (estimated from on-road vehicle journeys) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of energy from renewable sources to 53.3%
- Reduced total tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 6% compared to 2021
- Energy savings of 63,282 MWh, equalling savings of 32,582 tCO2e/year
- Increase in paper/cardboard material: 42% (+2,415 t) more than in 2021
- Increase in compostable material: +49% (+606 t) more than in 2021
- Use of recycled materials: 1,050 t (+85% compared to 2021) corresponding to 5% of total packaging
- Reduction of non-recyclable plastic material: -92% (-46 t) compared to 2021
- 76% of the packaging of items produced by Esselunga is composed of recycled, recyclable or compostable materials
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human rightsDiversity and inclusionHR managementEmployee welfareEmployee training, development and involvementHealth and safetySocial topics: customersProduct innovationLabelling, transparency and communicationHealthy lifestylesQuality, traceability and safety of productsSocial topics: supply chainSupport and development of local suppliersAnimal welfareSocial topics: communitiesEnvironmentFood surplus and wastePackaging and the Circular EconomyClimate changeBiodiversityAnti-corruption