Darty, officially known as Darty SA, is a prominent French retail company headquartered in Échirolles, France. Established in 1957, Darty has evolved into a leading player in the consumer electronics and home appliances sector, primarily serving the French market and expanding its reach across Europe. The company is renowned for its extensive range of products, including televisions, computers, and kitchen appliances, distinguished by exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality. Darty's unique "Darty Promise" guarantees customer satisfaction, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Darty has achieved notable milestones, including its integration into the Fnac Darty Group, enhancing its operational capabilities and product offerings. As a trusted name in retail, Darty continues to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of consumer needs.
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Darty's score of 64 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Darty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.74 billion kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 15.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 14.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 3.72 billion kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact. Darty has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes ensuring that 80% of its suppliers by emissions have science-based targets by 2026. Additionally, Darty is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22% per product sold by 2030, also compared to 2019 levels. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Darty's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, although it faces challenges in achieving its long-term goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,120,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Darty's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 10% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Darty has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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