Cooperative U Enseigne
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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Cooperative U Enseigne's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Coopérative U Enseigne reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 245,515,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 245,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 245,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, as well as 245,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as employee commute, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and upstream transportation and distribution. Coopérative U has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the cooperative plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, particularly fuels sold, by 42% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they are targeting a 25% reduction in other Scope 3 emissions and a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030. The cooperative has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date set for December 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting Coopérative U's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food and staples retailing sector.
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| Scope 1 | 245,515,000 |
| Scope 2 | 245,515,000 |
| Scope 3 | 245,515,000 |
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