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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, headquartered in France and operating in retail trade services, reported total emissions of approximately 94.01 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included about 571.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 495.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and about 92.95 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions came from purchased goods and services (approximately 64.89 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 17.23 billion kg CO2e).
In 2024, Carrefour's total emissions were approximately 94.63 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 719.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 566.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 93.34 billion kg CO2e.
Carrefour has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its stores by 30% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 70% by 2040, all against a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. Additionally, Carrefour is committed to reducing its indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions by 29% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. There is also a more recent target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32% by 2030 (versus 2019) and by 49% by 2035 (versus 2019). The company also aims for carbon neutrality of its direct operations by 2040 and for e-commerce activities by 2030.
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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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