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 78% 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 Scope 1 emissions contributing about 192,002,511 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes mobile combustion at approximately 15,597,740 kg CO2e, fugitive emissions at about 308,353,970 kg CO2e, and stationary combustion at around 2,261,880 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,155,340,940 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions also significant at approximately 215,534,094 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Sun Art Retail has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, while specific reduction strategies are not detailed, the decreasing trend in emissions suggests an ongoing effort to manage and mitigate carbon output.
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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 | - | - |
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.