- Supply chain transparency (horsemeat scandal in Europe, GMO concerns in the US)
Delhaize Group SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2013 reporting, Delhaize Group SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5M tCO2e (obtained limited assurance by Ernst & Young). 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
2.5M tCO2e (obtained limited assurance by Ernst & Young)
2013
Renewable Energy
5%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.4 million m³
2013
Waste
424.0K tons (obtained limited assurance by Ernst & Young)
2013
Energy Use
3.5M MWh
2013
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste sent to landfill by 19% in Delhaize America between 2012 and 2013
- Achieved an 8% reduction in refrigerant emissions per square meter
- Installed state-of-the-art transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems in 2 stores
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% waste diversion from landfill (Delhaize America)
- Achieve 82% recycling rate (Delhaize Belgium)
- Achieve 81% recycling rate (Alfa Beta Greece)
- Achieve 60% recycling rate (Mega Image Romania)
- Achieve 60% waste diverted from landfill (Delhaize Serbia)
🔭 Long-term
- Zero Waste (Delhaize Group)
- 20% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions per square meter of sales area (Delhaize Group)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable Private BrandsZero WasteHealthy LifestylesAssociate DiversityClimate Change