Carrefour
Carrefour, officially known as Carrefour S.A., is a leading multinational retail corporation headquartered in France. Established in 1959, Carrefour has grown to become one of the largest hypermarket chains globally, with a significant presence across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company operates in the retail industry, focusing on hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Carrefour is renowned for its diverse range of products, including groceries, electronics, and household goods, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The retailer has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering the hypermarket concept, which revolutionised shopping experiences. With a strong market position, Carrefour continues to innovate in the retail sector, emphasising customer satisfaction and community engagement.
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Carrefour's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Carrefour's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Carrefour reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,409,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 782,709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 626,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a 70% reduction by 2040, all compared to 2019 levels. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. Carrefour's Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain, are also a significant focus. The company aims to reduce these emissions by 20% by 2030, relative to 2019. Overall, Carrefour is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its direct operations by 2040, with a substantial reduction of 70% in emissions from 2019 levels. The company's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to climate action, addressing both direct and indirect emissions while setting clear, science-aligned targets for the future.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 361,467,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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