Darty Sustainability Profile
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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Darty's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Darty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.74 billion kg CO2e, comprising 15,251,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3.72 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. Darty has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. This commitment is part of a broader strategy that includes ensuring that 80% of its suppliers by emissions 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, also relative to 2019. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Darty's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions across its operations and supply chain. The company is actively working towards carbon neutrality by 2050, further solidifying its role in the retail sector's transition to a more sustainable future.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,120,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Darty's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Darty's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 10% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Darty's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Darty has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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