Darty, officially known as Darty SA, is a prominent French retail company headquartered in Échirolles, France. Established in 1957, Darty has evolved into a leading player in the consumer electronics and home appliances sector, primarily serving the French market and expanding its reach across Europe. The company is renowned for its extensive range of products, including televisions, computers, and kitchen appliances, distinguished by exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality. Darty's unique "Darty Promise" guarantees customer satisfaction, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Darty has achieved notable milestones, including its integration into the Fnac Darty Group, enhancing its operational capabilities and product offerings. As a trusted name in retail, Darty continues to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of consumer needs.
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In 2024, Darty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,736,811,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 15,251,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 14,515,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, totalling around 3,720,821,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Darty has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment that 80% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2026. Additionally, Darty aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22% per product sold by 2030. In 2023, Darty's total emissions were approximately 3,400,159,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, with progress reported as being on track for the near term, although long-term goals remain challenging. Overall, Darty's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, contributing to broader industry efforts to combat climate change.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 19,947,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 8,409,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,120,694,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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