- Deteriorated economic context impacting operating income
- High impairment losses on Russian and Ukrainian assets
- Geopolitical uncertainty in Russia and Ukraine impacting store traffic and operations
- High inflation affecting employee purchasing power
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.9 million tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emissions from stores (Scopes 1 and 2): -44% vs 2019
- Renewable electricity consumption: 34% of overall electricity consumption
- Reduced energy consumption by 9% between 2022 and 2023
- Avoided waste of 73.64 million products (35,716 tonnes) in several subsidiaries using AI
- Collected 30.6 million bottles in Romania through deposit return scheme
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce plastic use by 2,000 tonnes by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity consumption by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
- Increase number of “Auchan Cultivons le Bon” supply chains to 1,500 by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Zero in-store food waste by 2032
- Reduce plastic use by 6,000 tonnes by 2032
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityPlastic PollutionWaste ReductionFood WasteResponsible ProductsEthical Business RelationshipsHuman RightsEmployee Well-beingDiversity & InclusionGovernanceAnti-corruption