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Retail Trade Services
BE
updated 6 days ago

Colruyt

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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.

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35

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Colruyt's score of 35 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colruyt's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Colruyt Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,243,579,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 83,194,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 74,400 kg CO2e (market-based) and 35,935,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 8,159,641,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes emissions from purchased goods and services (approximately 5,499,518,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 2,152,627,000 kg CO2e). Colruyt Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their commitment to reducing emissions from their operations and supply chain. Additionally, they plan to ensure that 77% of their suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by 2027. Furthermore, Colruyt Group is committed to achieving net zero emissions within Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030. These initiatives demonstrate their proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint.

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20212022
Scope 1
90,889,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
232,000
000,000
Scope 3
8,226,920,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colruyt's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Colruyt is in BE, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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