Bauhaus | Sustainability Performance
BAUHAUS is a European retail chain offering products for home improvement, gardening, and workshops. It operates over 280 stores across 19 countries, providing a wide range of tools, materials, and services for DIY enthusiasts and professionals.
1919
Germany
10,001+ employees
Retail
$1B - 10B in revenue
$100M - 500M in profitability
Sustainability Ranking & Industry Benchmark
#728
Overall#33
in Germany#34
in RetailSustainability Maturity
Sustainability Intent
Overview
Environmental
Carbon emissionsEnergy consumptionGovernance
Targets
CO2 scope 1 + 2
Leading
Renewable energy
Laggard
Carbon emissions
Reveal data for 1 credit
Industry rank: 11 out of 451
Total CO2 emissions
(CO2e tonnes)
Industry rank: 11 out of 451
Scope 1
Scope 2 location based
Scope 3 downstream
Scope 3 upstream
Industry benchmark
(adj. for revenues)
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Renewable energy
Reveal data for 1 credit
66%2023
Industry rank: 20 out of 451
Total energy consumption
and % renewables
(MWh, % of consumption)
Industry rank: 20 out of 451
Total energy
Share of renewable energy
Industry benchmark
Renewable electricity
Reveal data for 1 credit
93%2023
Industry rank: 24 out of 451
Total electricity consumption
and % renewables
(MWh, % of consumption)
Industry rank: 24 out of 451
Total electricity
Share of renewable electricity
Industry benchmark
Intensity
Greenhouse gas intensity (Scope 1, 2, 3)(tCO₂e /$M)
Energy consumption (direct) intensity (MWh /$M)
Industry Benchmark
202.6
B/M 329.5
25.4
B/M 34.8
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Controversy level
- Bauhaus, as a major retailer of tools, hardware and garden products, sources from suppliers in high-risk jurisdictions; independent audits commissioned by NGOs have found labour rights gaps in its Asian supply chain, including excessive overtime and restricted unionisation.
Carbon emissions breakdown
Reveal data for 2 credits
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Sustainability targets and commitments
Reveal data for 1 credit
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