PROTECTING THE CLIMATE
The consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. As a leading company in the retail sector, we are fully aware of our responsibility regarding $CO_2$ emissions. Climate protection is, in fact, crucial to all our operations—from the production of our goods to their display in stores. Within our product lineup, for example, we offer a growing range of plant-based options.
We recognize our responsibility and, for this reason, we have set ourselves the goal of establishing new standards for climate protection. Furthermore, to reduce emissions throughout the entire value chain, we acknowledge the importance of relying on strong partnerships.
This is how we are able to reduce our operational emissions across all Group countries, strictly adhering to the methodology of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We work closely with our partners and suppliers. We have asked our largest suppliers—who are responsible for 75% of product-related Scope 3 emissions—to set concrete reduction targets by 2026 based on the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) [1]. To help them achieve these targets, we offer continuous support through appropriate measures, such as providing training programs.
[1] The SBTi is a global initiative that supports companies in setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science.
Good to know
Our climate protection strategy includes science-based targets that have been added, since 2020, to those already outlined in the Schwarz Group’s strategy. Indeed, as part of the Schwarz Group, we have officially joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Our commitment in figures
100%
of the energy used by Lidl across all stores, logistics centers, and offices in the 31 countries where it operates, since 2022 comes from renewable sources. * Except for supply contracts that cannot be directly managed by Lidl, such as those for individual leased properties with pre-existing electricity supply commitments.
100%
Since the end of 2016, Lidl Malta has been fully ISO 50001 certified. SGE (Sistema di Gestione dell’Energia, Energy Management System) certification guarantees Lidl Malta’s conformity with current international standards.
CLIMATE PROTECTION AT LIDL
Climate strategy
Lidl is taking responsibility and contributing to achieving the Paris climate protection targets with its climate offensive. Our climate strategy is based on the scientific methods of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Energy-efficient construction
We focus on energy efficiency when constructing the technical equipment in our buildings. Our stores, warehouses and office buildings have low-energy lighting, our own PV systems and sensibly combine heating and air conditioning. We also attach great importance to using building materials and processing methods that are harmless to people and the environment.
Our measures for protecting the climate
Our publications on the topic of climate
