Lidl has adjusted its climate targets across its business as it strengthen its sustainability commitments.
The discounter has is now aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Lidl has already recorded a 52% reduction since 2019.
The supermarket has also set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions, where over 90% of the company’s total emissions occur, by 35% by 2034, from a 2022 baseline.
It is aiming to cut agriculture, forestry, and other land use (FLAG) greenhouse gas emissions by 42.4% over the same timeframe.
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The new climate goals will be supported by continued work with its suppliers. Lidl said it had already made progress on its previous commitment with strategic suppliers responsible for 75% of product-related Scope 3 emissions, to have climate targets in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) by 2026.
Lidl GB CEO Ryan McDonnell said: “Tackling climate change is a huge priority for us at Lidl; our commitment to achieving net-zero through our new quantified targets demonstrates the scale of our ambition.
“We know that collaboration will be central to our aims – from engaging customers on our progress to working closely with suppliers to develop products more sustainably.”
“We’re excited for the journey ahead and are absolutely clear on our mission to deliver the most sustainable product range at the best possible price for shoppers.”
