METRO AG

Common Name
METRO
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
80,951
Ticker
B4B
Exchange
HANSEATISCHE WERTPAPIERBOERSE 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's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, METRO 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 has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into METRO's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of METRO amounted to 935,990 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of METRO decreased by 5.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

METRO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-8%+5%-14%-4%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are METRO's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of METRO were 374,732 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has METRO reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, METRO's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), METRO's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are METRO's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, METRO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 561,258 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has METRO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, METRO's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 24.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), METRO's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that METRO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does METRO use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, METRO reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

METRO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into METRO's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, METRO reported 1,774,116 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of METRO includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

METRO's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e-6%-20%+24%-6%-30%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are METRO's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, METRO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,774,116 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has METRO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, METRO's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), METRO's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 30.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

Insights into METRO's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, METRO reported a total carbon footprint of 2,710,106 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.23% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to METRO's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.71%.

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