METRO AG
METRO's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into METRO's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of METRO 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 decreased by 12.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
METRO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are METRO's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of METRO were 380,028 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has METRO reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, METRO's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), METRO'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's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, METRO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 411,888 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has METRO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, METRO's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 43.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), METRO'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 use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, METRO reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
METRO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into METRO's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, METRO 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 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are METRO's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, METRO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 124,990 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has METRO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, METRO'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'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’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, METRO 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's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does METRO's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, METRO reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.15, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does METRO rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, METRO ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
METRO is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into METRO's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, METRO 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'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