Auchan Holding, a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1961, Auchan has established itself as a leader in hypermarkets and supermarkets, offering a diverse range of products that include groceries, clothing, and household goods.
The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking value. Auchan's innovative approach to retail, including its focus on sustainability and customer experience, has solidified its market position. With a strong presence in various regions, Auchan continues to adapt to changing consumer needs while maintaining its reputation for excellence in service and product offerings.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Auchan Holding's reported carbon emissions
Auchan Holding, a retail trade services company headquartered in FR, reported approximately 57.4 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For Scope 1, emissions were approximately 479 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, using a market-based approach, were around 368 million kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 568 million kg CO2e. The majority of Auchan Holding's emissions come from Scope 3, totalling approximately 56.5 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion, at about 45.1 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 9.3 billion kg CO2e.
For 2021, Auchan Holding's total emissions were not explicitly provided as a sum. However, its reported Scope 1 emissions were about 397 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 41.9 million kg CO2e, with location-based Scope 2 emissions at about 653 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were substantial, including approximately 27.6 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and about 12.8 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products.
Auchan Holding is committed to climate action and has set several reduction targets. Auchan Retail aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. This commitment is recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Auchan Retail is working to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Auchan Retail commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25% by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. A further Scope 3 target involves a 25% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe.
New Immo Holding, a related entity, aims to reduce its emissions by 70% by 2030, compared to 2022 levels.
It is important to note that Auchan Holding's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, ELO S.A.
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Auchan Holding’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2023
25% reduction in Scope 1
Ces efforts cumulés ont permis à New Immo Holding de réduire de 25% ses émissions pour le scope 1 et plus globalement de 20% ses émissions p…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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