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, Asia, and South America. The company operates in the retail industry, focusing on hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, offering a diverse range of products including groceries, electronics, and household goods.
Carrefour is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, providing unique services such as online shopping and home delivery. With a strong market position, it has achieved notable milestones, including pioneering the hypermarket concept. As a key player in the retail sector, Carrefour continues to innovate and adapt to consumer needs, solidifying its reputation as a trusted shopping destination.
+65 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.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carrefour's reported carbon emissions
In 2026, Carrefour reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Notably, Carrefour has set ambitious targets 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. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario. For the year 2025, Carrefour's emissions data indicates that Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 462.3 million kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 91.8 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 604.7 million kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to approximately 92.9 billion kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product use. Carrefour's long-term strategy includes achieving carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040, with a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by that year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 29% by 2030. Overall, Carrefour's climate commitments reflect a robust approach to sustainability, with clear targets and a focus on reducing emissions across all operational scopes.
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Carrefour’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
11 goals2025
30% reduction in all scopes
Reduction of 30% des émissions d'ici 2025 (vs 2019)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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