Cooperative U Enseigne, commonly referred to as U, is a prominent player in the French retail industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1894, this cooperative has evolved into a significant network of supermarkets and hypermarkets, primarily operating across various regions in France. U is renowned for its commitment to quality and local sourcing, offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, household items, and personal care products. What sets U apart is its cooperative model, which empowers local retailers and fosters community engagement. With a strong market position, U has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its store formats and a focus on sustainable practices. As a trusted brand, Cooperative U Enseigne continues to innovate while prioritising customer satisfaction and local partnerships.
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In 2021, Cooperative U Enseigne reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 227,328,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the organisation's direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned or controlled sources. For the years 2022 and 2023, no specific emissions data was disclosed. However, the organisation has provided production emission factors, indicating emissions of about 18,000 kg CO2e per tonne transported in 2022 and approximately 8,500 kg CO2e per cubic metre transported to stores in 2023. These figures suggest a focus on monitoring and potentially reducing emissions associated with their logistics and transportation operations. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Cooperative U Enseigne's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions reflect a commitment to understanding and managing their environmental impact. The organisation's approach aligns with industry standards for transparency in climate reporting, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined.
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Scope 1 | 227,328,000 |
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Cooperative U Enseigne 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.