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Aldo

Aldo Group, commonly known as Aldo, is a prominent Canadian retailer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 1972, the company has grown to become a leader in the footwear and accessories industry, with a significant presence across North America and Europe. Aldo is renowned for its stylish and affordable shoes, handbags, and accessories, catering to a diverse clientele. With a commitment to quality and design, Aldo offers unique products that blend contemporary fashion with comfort. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its retail footprint and the launch of sustainable initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. As a key player in the global fashion market, Aldo continues to innovate while maintaining its reputation for delivering trendy and accessible products.

DitchCarbon Score

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Aldo's score of 35 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aldo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aldo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 23,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 103,400 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 445,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,400 kg CO2e. Aldo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to decrease Scope 3 emissions from footwear manufacturing and materials by 30% per pair of shoes by the same year. More recently, Aldo has committed to a more aggressive target, aiming for a 76.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2034, alongside a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2022 base year. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Aldo's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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Scope 1
72,025,000
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Scope 2
11,850,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aldo's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Aldo is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aldo is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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