Public Profile

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, emphasising quality and sustainability. The brand has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering the hypermarket concept, which revolutionised shopping experiences. With a strong market position, Carrefour continues to innovate in customer service and supply chain management, solidifying its reputation as a trusted retailer in the competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Carrefour's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

Carrefour's score of 6 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carrefour's reported carbon emissions

Carrefour, headquartered in France, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it outline any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. This absence of detailed emissions information suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing comprehensive climate commitments or reporting frameworks. In the context of the retail industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, and Scope 3 encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain. While Carrefour has not disclosed specific initiatives or targets, it is essential for companies in the retail sector to adopt robust climate strategies to align with global sustainability goals. As the industry evolves, stakeholders will be looking for Carrefour to enhance its transparency and commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carrefour's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Carrefour is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Carrefour is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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