Sun Art Retail Group Limited, headquartered in China, is a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on hypermarkets and e-commerce. Founded in 1998, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions in China, including key cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Specialising in grocery and general merchandise, Sun Art operates under well-known banners such as Auchan and RT-Mart, offering a unique blend of quality products and innovative shopping experiences. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced technology in its operations, enhancing customer engagement and convenience. Recognised for its market leadership, Sun Art Retail continues to set benchmarks in the retail sector, driven by a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction.
How does Sun Art Retail's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sun Art Retail's score of 28 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sun Art Retail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,920,025,110 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 amounting to about 308,353,970 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at an undisclosed level. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, as emissions in 2022 were approximately 2,155,340,940 kg CO2e. Over the years, Sun Art Retail has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with Scope 1 emissions from fugitive emissions and stationary combustion contributing notably to their overall carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 2,187,592,870 kg CO2e, which included 94,803,800 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 4,429,370 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Sun Art Retail, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a global context where retail and consumer goods sectors are increasingly pressured to adopt more aggressive climate action strategies.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 162,511,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,962,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sun Art Retail is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.