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, Scope 2, and Scope 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 Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to sustainable practices within the retail sector. Additionally, Darty plans to ensure that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22% per product sold by 2030. Overall, Darty's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 |
Darty's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% 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.
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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