Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize amounted to 3,049,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize decreased by 8.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize were 1,569,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 871,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,480,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported 60,403,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported total Scope 3 emissions of 60,403,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 87.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize disclose?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 50,409,000 tCO₂e (83.45%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 3,521,000 tCO₂e (5.83%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,192,000 tCO₂e (5.28%)
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,569,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 108,575 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.44, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize ranked 13 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize reported a total carbon footprint of 63,452,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.02% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.47%.a