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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Auchan Holding's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Auchan Holding's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Auchan Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,376,910 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 15,907,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 19,038,930 kg CO2e from Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 83,322,080 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company has set ambitious targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Auchan Retail aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it 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 base year, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, as well as from the use of sold products. These commitments position Auchan as a proactive player in the retail sector, striving to align its operations with global climate goals and contribute to a sustainable future.
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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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Auchan Holding is committed to some 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.
