Carrefour
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 around 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 committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040, with a focus on reducing emissions from its stores. This includes a near-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the middle of the decade. Carrefour's initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all scopes while striving for significant reductions in its overall carbon footprint.
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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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