Auchan Retail International S.A.
Auchan Retail International S.A., commonly known as Auchan, is a prominent player in the global retail industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1961, Auchan has expanded its operations across various regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa, establishing a strong presence in hypermarkets and supermarkets.
Specialising in food and non-food products, Auchan offers a diverse range of goods, from fresh produce to household items, distinguished by its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative shopping experiences and a focus on local sourcing.
With a robust market position, Auchan is recognised for its customer-centric approach and has garnered numerous accolades for its retail excellence. As a leader in the hypermarket sector, Auchan continues to adapt to evolving consumer needs while maintaining its core values of accessibility and affordability.
-12 vs industry average
Auchan Retail International S.A.’s score of 16 is lower than 33% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Auchan Retail International S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Auchan Retail International S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 39.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 45.2 billion kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Auchan Retail is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Auchan Retail targets a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 base year, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products.
Furthermore, Auchan Retail has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. The company is also focused on reducing emissions related to construction and waste management by 32.5% in absolute terms by 2030.
These targets are part of a broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Auchan Retail's commitment to sustainability and climate action as a current subsidiary of Auchan Retail International S.A.
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Auchan Retail International S.A.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
90% reduction in scope 3 downstream
• 2017-2050 Net Zero objective: reducing scope 3 emissions related to all of Mercialys' activities (categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and…
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
Inherited from ELO S.A.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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