Central Retail Sustainability Profile
Central Retail Corporation, commonly known as Central Retail, is a leading retail conglomerate headquartered in Thailand. Established in 1980, the company has significantly expanded its operations across Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Central Retail operates in the retail industry, focusing on diverse business areas such as department stores, hypermarkets, and specialty retail. The company is renowned for its unique blend of local and international brands, offering a wide range of products from fashion to electronics. Central Retail has achieved notable milestones, including its successful public listing in 2020, which marked a significant step in its growth trajectory. With a strong market position, Central Retail continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the retail sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Central Retail's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Central Retail's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Central Retail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 874,100,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 111,397,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 593,038,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 767,311,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using FY 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Central Retail is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, as part of its ReNEW strategy. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 486,353,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside Scope 1 emissions of approximately 62,505,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 479,478,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited, reflecting a corporate family relationship. Overall, Central Retail's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,522,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 507,786,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 65,029,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Central Retail's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Central Retail has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
