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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's most recent emissions data for 2025 indicates total reported emissions of approximately 94.01 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 571.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 495.01 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 92.95 billion kg CO2e.
Carrefour has set several climate commitments and reduction targets. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 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's (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. Additionally, Carrefour targets achieving carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040 and for e-commerce activities by 2030.
For Scope 3 emissions, Carrefour has committed to reducing total Scope 3 GHG emissions by 29% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline), specifically focusing on purchased goods and services and the use of sold products. More recent SBTi commitments indicate a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 67.2% by 2035 from a 2019 base year. Within the same timeframe (by 2035 from a 2019 base year), Carrefour also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 40% and from downstream transportation and distribution by 40%. The company also targets a 48.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2035 (from a 2019 base year) and no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Carrefour also commits that 35% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2030.
Carrefour's near-term targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 are classified by SBTi as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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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