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Auchan Holding

Auchan Holding, a prominent player in the retail industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1961, Auchan has evolved into a leading hypermarket chain, renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, and electronics. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering unique private label products that cater to various consumer needs. Auchan's innovative approach to retail has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among shoppers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement, Auchan continues to achieve notable milestones in the competitive retail landscape.

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38

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Auchan Holding's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Auchan Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Auchan Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,376,910 kg CO2e, comprising 15,907,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 48,376,910 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19,038,930 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. The company has set ambitious targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Auchan plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, Auchan aims for a 25% reduction by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. These commitments position Auchan as a proactive player in the retail sector, addressing climate change through substantial emission reduction strategies and a transition to renewable energy sources.

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202020212022
Scope 1
21,093,610
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Scope 2
60,557,050
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Scope 3
3,218,020
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00,000,000

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

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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. This request for Auchan Holding is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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