- Reducing Scope 3 emissions from rice and other product categories.
- Managing environmental risks and opportunities across 13 Asian markets with various regulatory frameworks, geographies, cultures, and economies.
- Addressing food waste and plastic usage.
- Reducing the use of high GWP refrigerants.
- Ensuring ethical labor standards in the Asian supplier network.
DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 577 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 236 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 341 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.3K kt CO2e/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
577 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
2.2K million liters/year
2023
Waste
31.5K tonnes/year (disposed) 36432 tonnes/year (diverted)
2023
Energy Use
2.59 Million gigajoules/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 236 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 341 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.3K kt CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 19% in 2023 compared to 2021 levels.
- Increased waste diversion rate to 54% in 2023 from 51% in 2022.
- Improved Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating from 25.3 (2022) to 22.9 (2023), moving from the top 50% to the top 29% in the Global Food Retail sub-industry rankings.
- SBTi validated Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction targets.
- Introduced market-first larger electric trucks in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
- Converted 716 stores across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia to LED lighting.
- Implemented various energy-saving initiatives in 7-Eleven South China and Lucky supermarkets in Cambodia.
- Expanded solar panel installations at IKEA Taiwan and Wellcome Fresh Food Centre.
- Reduced plastic bag and plastic wrap usage by 38% compared to 2022.
- 57% of Own Brand products’ plastic packaging is recyclable.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline).
- Increase waste diversion rate to 80% by 2030.
- Achieve 40% female gender diversity in senior leadership by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% in select categories by 2030 (from 2021 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (from 2021 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionWater ConservationPlastic ReductionSustainable ProductsCommunity Engagement & SupportHuman CapitalHealth & SafetySocial ComplianceProduct Safety & QualityEthics & Anti-corruptionData Privacy & CybersecurityTax Governance