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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 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind METRO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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

Insights into METRO's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMETRO amounted to791,916metric 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 METROdecreased 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

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+5%-14%-4%-13%+9%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into METRO's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, METRO reported 124,990 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 0of 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

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e-20%+24%-93%-7%-31%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has METRO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, METRO's Scope 3 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 34,659 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.96 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

METRO's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00020,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ACBidYear: 2025Scope 1: 197,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,311Scope 1 Intensity: 14.80 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MCCCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MSchloss WachenheimYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,583 tCO2eRevenue: $M 525Scope 1 Intensity: 29.70 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,198Scope 1 Intensity: 92.00 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MKernel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MBeiersdorfYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,250Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 33.66 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,583Scope 1 Intensity: 7.64 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 203,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,823Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2024Scope 1: 247,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,635Scope 1 Intensity: 151.13 tCO2e/$MHenkel AG & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 405,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,463Scope 1 Intensity: 18.06 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.04 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MSuedzuckerYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,722,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,077Scope 1 Intensity: 270.14 tCO2e/$MMETROYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, METRO reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.96 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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