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 147.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 669,327,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 555,813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 146.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 150.7 billion kg CO2e. Carrefour has set ambitious climate commitments aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 70% by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Carrefour is targeting a 29% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. These targets reflect a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in its direct operations by 2040. The company is also focused on enhancing energy efficiency, with a goal to reduce energy consumption by 27.5% by 2030, which is expected to result in a reduction of over 240,000 tonnes CO2e annually. Furthermore, Carrefour plans to ensure that 100% of its electricity consumption comes from renewable sources by 2030. Overall, Carrefour's climate strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 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 2015, 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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