PLANET

The preservation and conservation of the environment, now and for future generations, is crucial for the DOUGLAS Group and our ESG strategy.

OUR AMBITION

It requires joint efforts at the regional, national and global level. Climate change is at the centre of this debate and a lot of our activities are focused on reducing our CO2 emissions. We want to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, measured in tons of CO2 equivalents, by 50% by 2025 (compared with the baseline financial year 2018/19) as a first step and to develop further reduction targets for Scopes 1 to 3 in line with science-based targets by 2025.

"Sustainability in all its forms is to become an integral part of the culture of the DOUGLAS Group. We already attach great importance to treating people and nature with unrestricted respect. We will continue to promote and cultivate this attitude. We are determined to be a role model in our industry when it comes to sustainability."
Peter Wübben SVP Sustainability & Group Communications

ECO-FRIENDLY STORE CONCEPTS

One of our great concerns is the efficient use of resources and energy. Hence, we selectively collect data on energy consumption, carbon emissions and other relevant ecological data. In order to contribute to protecting our climate and the environment, the DOUGLAS Group devotes substantial efforts to continually improve the energy efficiency of our stores and to avoid the unnecessary use of energy and materials.

In new and refurbished stores we employ energy-saving technology for air-conditioning and ventilation systems. The majority of the sales areas in Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal are equipped with LED lights., and we plan to switch to full LED lighting in all sales areas by 2027 in order to reduce energy consumption per square meter.

GREEN BUILDING

We are aware of our responsibility to our environment. As such, our aim to be innovative, premium and digital in retailing also translates into a guiding principle for the respectful and sustainable use of resources.

Since 2016, the DOUGLAS Group’s international headquarters have been located in what is known as a “green building”: The DUO in Düsseldorf was modernised along the lines of increased energy, water and material efficiency. As a result, it has been certified with “Green Building LEED™ Gold” status. The award attests that the strict requirements were met in several environmental categories when the building was renovated. Also, thanks to various sustainable and resource-friendly measurements, the renovation process meant fewer negative effects for the environment. Today, the greenery throughout the building accentuates the eco-friendliness of the building.