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E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc, officially known as Les Centres E.Leclerc, is a prominent French retail cooperative headquartered in Écully, France. Founded in 1949, E.Leclerc has grown to become a leading player in the hypermarket and supermarket industry, with a strong presence across various regions in France and beyond. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, offering a diverse range of goods including groceries, electronics, and household items. E.Leclerc's unique approach to pricing and customer service has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking value. With numerous milestones, including the expansion of its store network and the introduction of innovative shopping solutions, E.Leclerc continues to adapt to changing market dynamics while maintaining its core values of accessibility and quality.

DitchCarbon Score

How does E.Leclerc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

E.Leclerc's score of 25 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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E.Leclerc's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, E.Leclerc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 504,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes about 688,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and approximately 14,090,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Currently, E.Leclerc has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. This lack of defined climate commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in setting ambitious sustainability goals. As the retail sector increasingly prioritises climate action, E.Leclerc's future strategies will be crucial in addressing their environmental impact and aligning with global climate standards.

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2022
Scope 1
15,352,000
Scope 2
504,800
Scope 3
95,700

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. E.Leclerc's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. E.Leclerc is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

E.Leclerc is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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