Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
Industry Group: Food Retailers
Country/Region: Netherlands
Identifier: AMS:AD
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the fourth-largest grocer in the U.S. and a top player in many parts of Europe. The U.S. is the largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, with Ahold Delhaize the leading grocer on the Eastern Seaboard. The U.S. store network stretches from Maine to Georgia and includes such banners as Stop & Shop, Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Food Lion, Hannaford, and Peapod. The Netherlands, Belgium, and Central and Southeastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, and Serbia, account for slightly less than 40% of sales. Ahold Delhaize holds the number-one and number-two positions in these countries.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Retailers 143 out of 195
Universe
Global Universe 8377 out of 15622
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|---|---|---|
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18.1
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33 out of 195 |
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19.8
Low
|
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21.2
Medium
|
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| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV |
26.2
Medium
|
143 out of 195 |
| Avenue Supermarts Ltd. |
28.9
Medium
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166 out of 195 |
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