Auchan Holding Sustainability Profile
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 2024, Auchan Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,390,636,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 478,986,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 367,997,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 56,543,653,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 45,127,168,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 9,302,558,000 kg CO2e). Auchan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. 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 targets a 25% reduction from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. These targets are part of a broader strategy inherited from its parent company, ELO S.A., which has established a framework for sustainability and emissions reduction across its subsidiaries. Notably, Auchan achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 20% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based) from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating progress towards its climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Auchan Holding's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Auchan Holding's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and increased by approximately 30% since 2020, 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 80% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Auchan Holding's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Auchan Holding 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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