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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Auchan Holding's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Auchan Holding reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 49,000,000 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. This marked a slight decrease from 2021, where total emissions were about 89,946,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,678,470 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50,033,380 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 22,234,110 kg CO2e. In 2020, emissions were significantly lower, with total emissions of about 21,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily due to reduced Scope 3 emissions of 3,218,020 kg CO2e. Auchan Retail has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Auchan commits to a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, targeting emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, as well as from the use of sold products. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Auchan's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,093,610 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,557,050 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,218,020 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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