Auchan Holding
Auchan Holding, a prominent player in the retail industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1961, Auchan has evolved into a leading hypermarket chain, renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, and electronics. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering unique private label products that cater to various consumer needs. Auchan's innovative approach to retail has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among shoppers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement, Auchan continues to achieve notable milestones in the competitive retail landscape.
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Auchan Holding's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Auchan Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,390,636,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 478,986,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 367,997,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 56,543,653,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products alone accounted for about 9,302,558,000 kg CO2e. Auchan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, also compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, Auchan is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14.7% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Auchan aims to achieve a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, targeting emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company also plans to reduce emissions from the use of sold products by the same percentage within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Auchan's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,093,610 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,557,050 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,218,020 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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