- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 3 emissions represent 98.2% of total emissions)
- Reducing packaging material by 20% by 2025
- Decreased share of Swiss meat due to lower supply
- Supply chain disruptions and delays in the Muttsee solar plant construction
Denner AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Denner AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 3: 1.2M tCO2e/year (approx.). 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
1.2M tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Waste
27.9K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
98.2K MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e/year (approx.) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Secured power from the largest high-alpine solar plant in Switzerland for the next 20 years (Muttsee)
- Reduced packaging material by various initiatives (e.g., switching to cardboard for IP-SUISSE meat packaging, reducing flyers)
- Increased recycling rate to 87.9%
- Implemented two hydrogen trucks and one electric truck for delivery
- Installed a photovoltaic system at the Mägenwil distribution center
- Installed the first PV system on a Denner store roof in Gals
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce packaging material by 20% by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve fossil-free delivery to all stores by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Become climate neutral by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy EfficiencyRecyclingFood WasteSustainable SourcingTransportationPackagingEmployee Well-beingFair Labor PracticesCommunity EngagementBiodiversity