- Inflation and the energy crisis impacting household costs and logistical challenges.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lidl Suomi Ky
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-03 to 2022-02 reporting, Lidl Suomi Ky disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 898 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.8M tCO2e/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
1.8M tCO2e/year
2021-03 to 2022-02
Renewable Energy
23% of properties generating renewable energy in 2022
of total energy
Waste
51.6K tons/year
2021-03 to 2022-02
Energy Use
148.4K MWh/year
2021-03 to 2022-02
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-03 to 2022-02)
| 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). | 898 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8M tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-03 to 2022-02 | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-03 to 2021-02 | 36.2K tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality in own operations in March 2022 by reducing emissions and compensating for the remainder in Gold Standard-certified climate projects.
- Reduced energy consumption by 10% in December and January of financial year 2022 compared to 2021.
- Saved 8.5 million kilos of food from waste in 2022.
- Used eight biogas trucks for deliveries, corresponding to 12% of vehicles.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption (details not specified)
- Achieve 20% energy savings by 2025 (almost achieved in 2022)
- One fifth of properties to produce renewable energy by 2025 (achieved ahead of schedule)
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions from transport by 35% by 2030
- One fifth of deliveries to be made using renewable or low-emission fuels by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce plastic in own-brand products and packaging by 20% by 2025
- Make all packaging recyclable by 2025
- Increase recycled material in packaging to 25% by 2025
- Reduce the sales-weighted average content of added sugar and added salt by 20% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in own operations by 2025 (achieved ahead of schedule)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversityConserving ResourcesActing FairlyPromoting HealthEngaging in Dialog