Carrefour Sustainability Profile
Carrefour, officially known as Carrefour S.A., is a leading multinational retail corporation headquartered in France. Established in 1959, Carrefour has grown to become one of the largest hypermarket chains globally, with a significant presence across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company operates in the retail industry, focusing on hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Carrefour is renowned for its diverse range of products, including groceries, electronics, and household goods, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The retailer has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering the hypermarket concept, which revolutionised shopping experiences. With a strong market position, Carrefour continues to innovate in the retail sector, emphasising customer satisfaction and community engagement.
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Carrefour's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Carrefour reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,534,009,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 669,327,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 555,813,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of about 146,308,870,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 150,737,325,000 kg CO2e. Carrefour has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 70% by 2040, all compared to a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 29% by 2030. The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040, with a target of near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. These initiatives reflect Carrefour's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Carrefour's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Carrefour's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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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Carrefour'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.
Carrefour 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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