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Carrefour, officially known as Carrefour S.A., is a leading player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in France. Established in 1959, Carrefour has grown to become one of the largest retail chains globally, with a significant presence across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, electronics, and household goods.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Carrefour has introduced various initiatives aimed at promoting responsible consumption. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first retailers to implement a loyalty programme and pioneering the hypermarket concept. With a strong market position, Carrefour continues to innovate in the retail landscape, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking convenience and variety.
+64 vs industry average
Carrefour’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carrefour, a French retail trade services company, reported total emissions of approximately 94.01 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 571.9 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 495.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 92.95 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 were purchased goods and services at approximately 64.89 billion kg CO2e, and use of sold products at about 17.23 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Carrefour's total emissions were approximately 94.63 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 719.7 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at about 566.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 93.34 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 147.68 billion kg CO2e.
Carrefour has set several ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040, with a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 compared to a 2019 baseline. This target is aligned with the SBTi 1.5°C scenario. Intermediate targets include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline. Carrefour is committed to achieving net zero emissions for its e-commerce activities by 2030. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 29% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, according to its SBTi commitments. Additionally, Carrefour plans to reduce overall Scope 3 emissions by 49% by 2035 (versus 2019).
2035
67.2% reduction in Scope 2
Carrefour Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 67.2% by 2035 from a 2019 base year.
2035
67.2% reduction in Scope 1
Carrefour Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 67.2% by 2035 from a 2019 base year.
2035
40% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Carrefour Group commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from downstream transportation and distribution 40% within the same timefra…
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