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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Central Retail's score of 39 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Central Retail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,741,000 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 (location-based) 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 for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, using FY 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Central Retail is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, as part of its ReNEW strategy. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 722,507,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 62,505,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at around 479,478,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing its carbon footprint. Central Retail's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability across its operations. The company continues to focus on reducing its environmental impact through various initiatives, including the adoption of renewable energy sources and improvements in operational efficiency.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.