Auchan Retail International S.A.

Auchan Retail International S.A. has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62.78% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, it aims to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030.

For Scope 3 emissions, Auchan Retail International S.A. commits to reduce absolute emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, downstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25.0% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. This also includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold fossil fuels by 42.0% within the same timeframe.

Furthermore, Auchan Retail International S.A. commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2020 base year and has a target of no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by March 24, 2028.

Internally, Auchan Retail International S.A. aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company also targets a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 upstream emissions related to construction and waste management between 2023 and 2030. Looking further ahead, the company has a long-term net-zero objective for Scope 3 downstream emissions, aiming for a 90% absolute reduction across various categories (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 15) by 2050 from a 2017 baseline.

While Auchan Retail International S.A. does not have directly reported emissions data, these climate commitments and targets are established by the organization itself, demonstrating its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.