Colruyt Group, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading player in the retail and wholesale industry, primarily operating in the grocery sector. Founded in 1928, the company has established a strong presence across Belgium and France, with a focus on providing high-quality products at competitive prices.
Colruyt is renowned for its unique business model, which emphasises cost efficiency and sustainability, allowing it to offer a diverse range of products, including fresh food, organic items, and household goods. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of its eco-friendly initiatives and the expansion of its private label offerings.
With a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, Colruyt Group continues to solidify its market position as a trusted retailer, recognised for its exceptional service and value.
+27 vs industry average
Colruyt’s score of 35 is higher than 71% 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
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Maritime Transport industry has increased its overall emissions by 30% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Colruyt's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Colruyt Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising 84,335,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,085,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 6.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 81,336,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 803,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 6.2 billion kg CO2e. Colruyt Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment that 77% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2030. These initiatives reflect Colruyt's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning the company as a responsible player in the retail sector in Belgium and beyond.
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Colruyt’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
As of 2030, we aim to have net zero emissions within scopes…
As of 2030, we aim to have net zero emissions within scopes 1 and 2.
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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