- High inflation impacting purchasing power
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Maintaining responsible sourcing of sensitive raw materials
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Attracting and retaining talent
Carrefour SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 782.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 626.3K tCO2e/year. 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.
Renewable Energy
3.7%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.2 million m3/year
2023
Waste
671 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.6M MWh/year
2023
📊 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). | 782.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 626.3K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 38.3% vs. 2019
- Reduced food waste by 35.7% vs. 2016
- Avoided 20,738 tonnes of packaging since 2017
- Recovered 69.8% of hypermarket and supermarket waste
- Increased renewable energy share to 3.7% of total electricity consumed
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in French stores by 10% by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 vs. 2019
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for stores by 2040
- Achieve carbon neutrality for e-commerce activities by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 29% by 2030 vs. 2019
- Increase sales of certified sustainable products to €8 billion by 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Food TransitionClimate ChangeBiodiversityCircular EconomyHealth and Product QualityDiversity and InclusionEmployee Well-beingSupply Chain ResponsibilityEthical Trade PracticesAnimal Welfare