- Deteriorated economic context impacting operating income
- Geopolitical situation in Russia and Ukraine impacting business
- High food and energy prices
- Supply chain disruptions
- Data reliability challenges for certain indicators
ELO
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ELO disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.9 million tCO2e (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 341.5K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 673.2K tCO2e (2023) location-based; 364370 tCO2e (2023) market-based; Scope 3: 407.9K tCO2e (2023) goods transport. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
44.9 million tCO2e (2020)
2023
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 341.5K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 673.2K tCO2e (2023) location-based; 364370 tCO2e (2023) market-based |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 407.9K tCO2e (2023) goods transport |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emissions from stores (Scopes 1 and 2): -44% vs 2019
- Renewable electricity consumption: 34% of overall electricity consumption
- Reduced electricity consumption by 9% between 2022 and 2023
- Reduced total volume of store waste by 6% between 2022 and 2023
- Avoided waste of 73.64 million products (35,716 tonnes) in France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, and Russia using AI
- Sold 1,628,000 recycled textile shopping bags
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce plastic use by 2,000 tonnes by 2024
- Increase renewable energy to 100% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030
- Increase number of Auchan Cultivons le Bon supply chains to 1,500 by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityPlastic PollutionWaste ReductionFood WasteResponsible ProductsEthical and Responsible Business RelationshipsHuman RightsEmployee Well-beingDiversity & Inclusion