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 2023, Carrefour reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,409,030,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 782,709,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 626,321,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a 70% reduction by 2040, all compared to 2019 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. Carrefour also commits to reducing its Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting a 20% reduction in transport-related CO2 emissions by 2030, again based on 2019 figures. The company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct operations by 2040, which includes a significant reduction of 70% in emissions from 2019 levels. Overall, Carrefour's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 361,467,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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