Our progress

Key figures on climate and energy

View our key figures to see the progress we are making with regard to climate and energy. Because saving energy, keeping transport routes as short and efficient as possible, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are our key objectives.

How we collect our data

The data for the key figures on climate, energy and transport are collected uniformly across the entire Migros Group using various tools. Invoices (direct invoices or utilities statements) and installed meters are the basis for data collection. In some cases, estimates are also made on the basis of empirical values using clearly defined methods. If necessary, the basic data is converted into the reported energy and emission values using standardised formulas. As data quality constantly improves over the years, this can also affect older data. Every year, we publish the best-quality data.

In 2019, the scope of the Migros Group companies and sites included was adjusted in accordance with the SBTi objectives. The 2020 to 2022 values were calculated in part using extrapolations and planned values. Our figures can be converted into joules using the factor 1 kWh equals 3,600 kJ.

What we have achieved so far

Climate key figures 2023
Our very best for climate protection...
In accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement, we are committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Climate

To determine our CO₂ emissions, we convert all relevant greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions) into CO₂ equivalents (CO₂ eq) in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). The conversion of GHG emissions into CO₂ equivalents is based on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) according to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2013). It is based on over 100 years of data. The emission factors are primarily taken from the DETEC life cycle assessment database DQRv2:2022 (KBOB, ecobau and IPB 2022). For direct combustion emissions, we used the emission factors according to Switzerland’s greenhouse gas inventory (FOEN 2022) where available.

We submitted our target for the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) in accordance with operational control. The starting point for our system boundaries is the consolidation scope (see Annual Report).

Emissions from our own operations (scope 1 & 2)

Emissions by energy source

Emissions by energy source (Migros Group, scope 1 & 2)

in thousand tonnes of CO₂eq	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Heat (scope 1)¹	-2.7%	89.0	91.5	102.4	100.1	105.5
Fuels (scope 1) ²	0.4%	25.5	25.4	26.2	27.8	29.9
Refrigerant losses (scope 1)	-16.1%	29.2	34.8	30.7	33.4	33.0
Total scope 1	-5.3%	143.7	151.7	159.3	161.3	168.4
Electricity (scope 2) ^3,4	18.3%	8.4	7.1	6.0	158.0	168.5
Total (scope 1 & 2)	-4.2%	152.1	158.8	165.3	319.3	336.9

¹ Emissions from the purchase of district heating are included as scope 1.
² Owned vehicles (trucks, light commercial vehicles and cars).
³ Emissions for electricity (scope 2) are reported on a market basis.
⁴From 2021, the entire Migros Group has committed to procuring only renewable electricity.

Biogenic emissions
Biogenic emissions are calculated using the same input data as for scope 1 & 2. This includes wood, biogas, biofuel and biodiesel
Biogenic emissions (Migros Group)
in tonnes of CO₂ eq
Change compared to previous year
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Biogenic emissions
2%
37,368
36,632
35,867
34,816
33,081

in tonnes of CO₂ eq	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Biogenic emissions	2%	37,368	36,632	35,867	34,816	33,081

Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions

To calculate the intensity quotient of GHG emissions, operational emissions (scope 1 & 2) are compared with sales (in CHF million). The emission values correspond to the chart “Emissions from operations (scope 1 & 2)” and also include category 8 of scope 3, as we apply the same rules for rented and owned space.

Intensity of greenhouse gas emissions by business segment

in tonnes of CO₂ eq per million of sales (CHF)	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Cooperative retailing	-4.5%	4.4	4.6	4.8	10.3	11.6
Migros Industrie	-6.7%	9.0	9.6	10.2	16.6	17.7
Commerce	-19%	2.1	2.5	2.6	4.5	4.5
Migros Bank	-40%	0.5	0.7	0.8	1.6	1.7
Hotelplan Group	50%	0.6	0.3	0.7	1.4	0.9
Migros Group total	-9.3%	4.3	4.7	5.0	9.7	10.4

Emissions from refrigerants

Greenhouse gas potential from HFCs (Migros Group)

in tonnes of CO₂ eq	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Cooperative retailing¹	-15.5%	214,506	253,705	290,225	240,215	264,597
Migros Industrie	-5.2%	25,825	27,232	33'12,	37,053	47,356
Commerce²	-2.5%	79,247	77,342	79,986	95'003	100'350
Migros bank	-	1,479	-	-	-	-
Migros Group total	-10.4%	321,057	358,279	403,333	372,270	412,303

¹ Stores, leisure facilities, operations centres, distribution centres and the Federation of Migros Cooperatives. Since 2021 incl. tegut...
² Based on data from Denner (since 2021 incl. Denner Partner franchise concept) and Digitec Galaxus

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (Migros Group)

in tonnes of CFC-11 eq	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances¹	-15.2%	0.0117	0.0136	0.0075	0.0071	0.0050

¹ Consideration of KK_R22 and KK_R401A/B, converted into tonnes of CFC-11 eq. The conversion to tonnes of CFC-11 eq is based on the factors of the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN 2019): “List of the most important substances and preparations that deplete the ozone layer, the import and export of which are subject to authorisation in accordance with Annex 1.4 ORRChem” or Annex 1 of the Montreal Protocol (as of May 2020).

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2)

Target: by the end of 2030, the Migros Group will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in scope 1 & 2 by 70% compared to 2019.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros Group	not on track	Reduction of GHG emissions compared to 2019 in %	57.6%	55.8%	51.6%	–

Commentary on the target status at the end of 2023:
We did not manage to reach our interim target for reducing the entire Migros Group’s operational greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2023. However, consistent implementation of the measures known to us for Scope 1 and 2 will get us back on track. Among other things, these measures include replacing company vehicles powered by fossil fuels with electric vehicles.

Target: by the end of 2030, we will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in cooperative retail trading by 80% compared to 2019 in our own operations and logistics.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros supermarkets, specialist stores, Migros restaurants, real estate of the Migros Cooperatives (e.g. shopping centres), operations centres, Migros Verteilbetrieb AG (MVB), Migros Online, Federation of Migros Cooperatives and the Migros Cooperatives’ own vehicles	not on track	Reduction of GHG emissions compared to 2019 in %	64%	63%	60%	-

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:
The interim targets for 2023 were narrowly missed, mainly due to exceptional refrigerant losses (accidents).

Emissions from upstream and downstream activities (scope 3)

We calculate the emissions in our supply chain (scope 3) in accordance with the requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

The Migros Group has used 2019 as the reference year for its reduction targets up to 2030 and for the target of net zero by 2050. The values were calculated and checked in collaboration with an external expert office (Intep).

In order to accurately measure our progress, we will adjust our baseline values in the event of a relevant change of +/-5%. The basis for this is the consolidation scope, which is reviewed annually. The first step is to check whether sales and purchases are significant on the basis of turnover (consolidated +/-5 per cent).

In addition, the baseline value will also be adjusted if the following adjustments also lead to significant changes in the baseline value (threshold: from +/-5%):

errors are found in the data basis
there are adjustments to the methodologies of the GHG Protocol
there are adjustments to the calculation methods
better basic data is available and data gaps have been closed
we get better access to primary data

Overview of emissions by category (scope 3)

Emissions broken down by category in scope 3 (Migros Group)

No.	Category (according to GHG Protocol)	Emissions 2019 (in thousand tonnes of CO₂ eq)	Emissions 2023 (in thousand tonnes of CO₂ eq)	Change compared to 2019
1	Total goods and services purchased	11,723	10,884	-
1.1	Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture (FLAG)	5,559	5,397	-1.2%
1.2	Non-agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (non-FLAG)	6,164	5,486	-
2	Capital goods	384	414	-
3.	Fuel- and energy-related activities	89	50	-
4	Upstream transport and distribution ¹⁾	336	334	-
4.1	Of which under own responsibility ¹⁾	138	138	0%
5	Operational waste	29	27	-
6	Business trips	5	5	-
7	Commuter mobility	54	57	-
8	Rented space ²⁾	0	0	-
9	Downstream transport and distribution	0	0	-
10	Further processing of sold goods	8	8	-
11	Use of sold goods ⁴⁾	3,418	2,803	-18%
12	End-of-life of sold products	571	497	-
13	Leased assets ²⁾	0	0	-
14	Franchising ²⁾	0	0	-
15	Investments³⁾	10	10	-
16	Total all categories	16,636	15,100	-

¹To measure the annual interim targets, transportation under own responsibility and all air transportation are reported separately. Under "own responsibility" means that a Migros Group company acts as a freight payer. Emissions from transportation under third-party responsibility are estimated based on the product range and indirectly addressed through supplier engagement.
² Considered in Scope 1 & 2, which is why no value is shown here.
³It is not possible to calculate the financed issues from the lending business and the assets managed by Migros Bank for 2023. The necessary data will be compiled in 2024 and will be included in the disclosure as far as possible. Further information can be found in the Migros Bank Sustainability Report.

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3)

Target: by the end of 2026, 67% of the Migros Group’s non-agricultural emissions (non-FLAG) from procured goods will be covered by science-based reduction targets set by our suppliers.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros  Group	-	Share of emissions offset by suppliers with their own SBTi goals	26.5%	–	–	–

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:
Due to the lack of quantitative targets, no status update is possible for 2023.

Target: by the end of 2030, we will reduce the Migros Group’s absolute scope 3 emissions in the “Upstream transport & distribution” category by 27.5% compared to 2019. 

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros  Group	–	Reduction of emissions in the defined categories compared to 2019	0%	–	–	–

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:
To measure the annual interim targets, transport under own responsibility and all air transport are reported separately. Under "own responsibility" means that a Migros Group company acts as a freight payer. Emissions from transport under third-party responsibility are estimated on the basis of the product range and approached indirectly through the supplier commitment. Actual data was collected for the first time in 2023 and serves as a baseline for assessing target achievement. The final target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% remains unchanged.

Target: by the end of 2030, we will reduce the Migros Group’s absolute scope 3 emissions in the “Use of sold goods” category by 27.5% compared to 2019. 

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros  Group	on track	Reduction of emissions in the defined categories compared to 2019	-18%	–	–	–

Target: by the end of 2026, 75% of non-agricultural emissions (non-FLAG) from procured goods in cooperative retailing will be covered by the science-based reduction targets of our suppliers.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros supermarkets and hypermarkets	on track	Share of emissions offset by suppliers with their own SBTi goals	54.1%	–	–	–

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:
Since 2023, according to the SBTi, supplier engagement targets may only be defined for non-agricultural emissions. As suppliers with agricultural emissions (FLAG) were also included in the evaluation until 2022, the proportion of covered emissions in 2023 has fallen slightly. However, target achievement is still on track, as more suppliers have committed to SBTi than in the previous year.

An absolute SBTi target for agricultural emissions (Scope 3) was submitted in 2024 and will be published after the review.

Target: by the end of 2030, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and distribution transportation in cooperative retailing by 59.3% compared to 2019.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros supermarkets and hypermarkets (incl. Migros Online)	not on track	Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and distribution transportation compared to 2019	-1%	–	–	–

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:
10% more air transportation, a sales-related increase in road transportation and higher emission factors led to an increase in transportation emissions compared to the previous year.

Energy

How much energy do we consume every year? To determine this, we calculate our annual energy consumption by operating field and energy source. To calculate the energy intensity ratio, we compare our energy consumption with our sales.

Energy consumption

Energy consumption by operating field (Migros Group, 2023)

in GWh	Segment	Electricity	Heat	Fuel	Total
Cooperative retailing		747.7	205.5	115.7	1,068.9
	Branches	463.6	81.6	0	545.2
	Leisure facilities	59.6	49.1	0	108.7
	Logistics companies	140.5	52.2	109.3	302
	Subsidiaries	84.0	22.6	6.4	113.0
Migros Industrie		315.4	361.8	4.8	682
	Micarna Group	74.6	54.7	1.6	130.9
	Elsa Group	54.9	88.7	0.3	143.9
	Fresh Food & Beverage Group	105.4	153.9	2.3	261.6
	Delica	64.2	43.2	0.6	108
	Mibelle Group	16.3	21.3	0	37.6
Commerce		152.5	53	2.2	207.7
	Denner	98.9	45.3	0.2	144.4
	Migrolino	41.2	1.8	1.2	44.2
	Digitec Galaxus	7.9	4.8	0	12.7
	Ex Libris	0.3	0.5	0	0.8
	Migrol	4.2	0.6	0.8	5.6
Migros Bank		4.3	3.6	0	7.9
Hotelplan Group		2.9	2	2.1	7
Migros Group total		1,222.8	625.6	124.8	1,973.2

Energy consumption by type of energy source (Migros Group)

in GWh	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Non-renewable	-4.5%	520	545	505	1,095	1,116
Renewable	-0.5%	1,466	1,474	1,430	839	882
Not itemised	-100%	–	1	111	102	108
Energy transfer to third parties	-0.3%	-14	-14	-17	-17	-18
Total energy consumption	-1.6%	1,973	2,006	2,028	2,017	2,087

There is no exact data on the itemisation into non-renewable and renewable energy sources before 2021.

Energy consumption by energy source and fuel (Migros Group)

in GWh		Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Total heating		-1.3%	626	634	680	657	685
	Oil (non-renewable)	30.8%	51	39	23	18	22
	Gas (non-renewable)	-7.9%	302	328	299	306	321
	Wood (renewable)	-1.8%	109	111	108	109	108
	Biogas (renewable)	-78.6%	0.3	1.4	0.8	–	–
	Remaining renewable heating	25%	20	16	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Renewable district heating	6%	89	84	78	66	71
	Non-renewable district heating	0%	66.5	67	62	70	71
	Heat transfer to third parties	9%	-12	-11	-15	-16	-17
	Heating procurement in stores (historical)	-100%	0	0.9	111	102	108
Electricity total		-1.9%	1,222	1,246	1,221	1,236	1,273
	Renewable procurement	-1.1%	1,219	1,233	1,215	637	680
	Non-renewable procurement	-68.8%	5	16	8	600	594
	Own production output	-37%	-1.7	-2.7	-1.7	-1.1	-1
Total fuel		1.6%	124	122	126	126	131
	Petrol (non-renewable)	33.3%	4.4	3.3	3.0	2.1	2.3
	Diesel (non-renewable)	-1.1%	90	91	96	98	106
	Natural gas (non-renewable)	566.7%	0.4	0.06	0.4	0.6	0.5
	Biogas (renewable)	55.6%	4.2	2.7	2.1	0.8	0.4
	Biodiesel (renewable)	0%	23	23	23	23	20
	Hydrogen (renewable)	0%	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6

The values for electricity and heat also include cooling energy and steam. Our annual electricity production is around 10 GWh.

Reduction of energy consumption

Target: by the end of 2030, we will reduce our energy procurement by 10% compared to 2019.

Scope of application	Status	KPI	2023	2022	2021	2020
Migros supermarkets, specialist stores, Migros restaurants, real estate of the Migros Cooperatives (e.g. shopping centres), operations centres, Migros Verteilbetrieb AG (MVB), Migros Online, Federation of Migros Cooperatives and the Migros Cooperatives’ own vehicles	on track	Reduction of energy consumption compared to 2019 in %	8.6%	7%	6%	–

Comment on the target status at the end of 2023:

The interim target for 2023 (-4.1% energy use) was exceeded thanks in particular to the consistent implementation of the efficiency principles and an ambitious photovoltaic strategy.

Energy intensity

To calculate the energy intensity ratio, energy consumption (according to the “Energy consumption by operating field” table) is compared with sales (in CHF million). The quotient only takes into account energy consumption within the organisation. The comparability of the data for the Migros Group with other retail companies is not specified due to the differing operating fields.

Energy intensity by operating field

in MWh per million (CHF) in sales	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Cooperative retailing	-4.6%	60.1	63.0	62.1	62.1	69.1
Migros Industrie	-6.3%	111.8	119.3	122.2	114.4	117.4
Commerce	-1.3%	23.5	23.8	25.7	26.9	26.3
Migros Bank	-36.7%	6.2	9.8	10.9	10.8	11.7
Hotelplan Group	-7.0%	4.0	4.3	9.2	8.5	5.5
Migros Group total	-6.1%	55.3	58.9	61.3	61.2	64.1

Own photovoltaic plants
Output from photovoltaic plants (Migros Group)
in kilowatt peak
Change compared to previous year
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Installed capacity
2.1%
43,353
42,454
38,606
35,690
32,506

in kilowatt peak	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Installed capacity	2.1%	43,353	42,454	38,606	35,690	32,506

Transport

Rail transport has a much better CO₂ footprint than transport by road. That is why we use rail transport whenever possible. In order to make road transport as environmentally friendly as possible, our ten regional cooperatives have their own fleets of low-emission vehicles – most of the 500 trucks comply with the latest EURO-6 emissions standard, as we want to continuously reduce our CO₂ emissions.

Transport of goods by rail
Transport of goods by rail (Migros Group)
in million km
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Rail transportation (domestic transport only)
12.1
13.0
13.3
14.5
14.2
Change compared to previous year
-6.9%
-2.1%
-8.5%
2.6%
2.9%
^{In the 2023 reporting year, fewer goods were transported by rail than in 2022. This is due to the temporary closure of the route on the north-south axis (Gotthard Base Tunnel) and the shift of combined freight traffic to the road.}

in million km	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Rail transportation (domestic transport only)	12.1	13.0	13.3	14.5	14.2
Change compared to previous year	-6.9%	-2.1%	-8.5%	2.6%	2.9%

Transport with our own fleet of trucks

Nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from our own goods transport by truck (Migros Group)

in tonnes	Change compared to previous year	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Nitrogen oxide emissions	-6%	15.7	16.7	19.1	21.6	25.6
Particulate matter emissions	-7.1%	0.13	0.14	0.18	0.22	0.29

Nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions are calculated on the basis of mileage in accordance with the performance-related heavy vehicle tax (HVC) and the limit values per EURO standard. For other pollutants (SOx, persistent organic pollutants, volatile organic compounds and other hazardous air pollutants), the limit values are not applicable to all EURO standards. These are therefore not shown. Only the Migros cooperatives and the national distribution centres have their own truck fleets.