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METRO AG

Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
77,779
Ticker
B4B0
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Hamburg
Description
Metro AG is a leading global wholesale company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. It specializes in providing bulk supplies to hospitality and food service businesses, including restaurants, hotels...

METRO AG's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, METRO AG 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).

However, METRO AG has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
380,028a
348,775a
400,792a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
411,888a
555,972a
592,697a
Total Scope 3
124,990a
180,985a
194,871a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
10.9648a
10.8082a
13.7038a
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Verified Sources Behind METRO AG’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. METRO AG's ESG Report 2024
b. METRO AG's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021

Insights into METRO AG's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of METRO AG amounted to 791,916 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of METRO AG decreased by 12.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

METRO AG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-14%-4%-13%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are METRO AG's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of METRO AG were 380,028 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), METRO AG's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are METRO AG's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, METRO AG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 411,888 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has METRO AG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), METRO AG's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 25.92% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does METRO AG use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, METRO AG reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

METRO AG's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into METRO AG's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, METRO AG reported 124,990 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 2024 disclosure of METRO AG includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

METRO AG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e-20%+24%-93%-7%-31%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are METRO AG's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, METRO AG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 124,990 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has METRO AG reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, METRO AG's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 95.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), METRO AG's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 30.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into METRO AG’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, METRO AG reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 380,028 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 34,659 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.96 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

METRO AG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00020,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101001,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BeiersdorfYear: 2025Scope 1: 60,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,583Scope 1 Intensity: 5.23 tCO2e/$MSuedzuckerYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,722,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,077Scope 1 Intensity: 270.14 tCO2e/$MHenkel AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 357,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,095Scope 1 Intensity: 14.85 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 33.66 tCO2e/$MKernel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,646Scope 1 Intensity: 7.36 tCO2e/$MBidYear: 2025Scope 1: 197,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,311Scope 1 Intensity: 14.80 tCO2e/$MFinatisYear: 2023Scope 1: 755,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19Scope 1 Intensity: 40,125.55 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2025Scope 1: 234,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,999Scope 1 Intensity: 117.23 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,021 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 6.06 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2025Scope 1: 91,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,952Scope 1 Intensity: 5.71 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$MAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MChefs' WarehouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.91 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,863Scope 1 Intensity: 224.75 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MMETRO AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$M

How does METRO AG's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, METRO AG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does METRO AG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, METRO AG ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

METRO AG is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into METRO AG's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, METRO AG reported a total carbon footprint of 916,906 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.55% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to METRO AG's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 44.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 41.45%.a

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