Climate and CO₂

METRO pursues clear, science-based climate goals and is consistently reducing emissions in its operations and supply chain, with a focus on renewable energy, electrification, and close collaboration with partners, in order to achieve net-zero by 2050.

For more information on our goals, initiatives, and progress, please see our Sustainability Report (2024/25 Annual Report, starting on page 42).

Climate Goals

  • Scope 1 & 2: −42% by 2030
  • Scope 3: −25% (excluding FLAG) or −30.3% (including FLAG) by 2030
  • Net Zero: by 2050

Measures

  • Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
  • Natural Refrigerants and the Phase-out of Fossil Fuels
  • Expansion of Photovoltaics
  • Electrification of the Fleet and Logistics
  • Zero-Emission Markets

Supply Chain

About 90% of emissions fall under Scope 3, so the focus is on collaborating with suppliers and reducing the product carbon footprint.

METRO minimizes waste through innovative solutions, data-driven management, and close collaboration with partners, while also promoting sustainable, recyclable packaging.

Supplier Engagement Strategy - Strengthen. Engage. Train. Execute.

Collaboration with Suppliers

Sustainability in the supply chain can only be achieved through close collaboration.