Carrefour S.A. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Massy, France, Carrefour is o... Carrefour S.A. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Massy, France, Carrefour is one of the world's largest retail chains in terms of both revenue and store numbers. The primary function of Carrefour is to offer a wide variety of groceries and household goods, ranging from fresh produce, meats, and baked goods to electronics, clothing, and home furnishings. With a significant presence in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, Carrefour plays a critical role in the retail sector by providing accessible, everyday products to a diverse global customer base. It continuously adapts to changing consumer needs and market trends, adopting digital solutions and promoting sustainable business practices. The group’s wide geographical footprint and extensive product offering make it a significant player in the interactions between consumer goods producers and end consumers, impacting various industries including agriculture, technology, and logistics. As a market leader, Carrefour shapes retail landscape trends while fostering local economies through job creation and community engagement.
In 2024, Carrefour was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Carrefour has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Carrefour are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. Carrefour's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Carrefour's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Carrefour's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022
Insights into Carrefour's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Carrefour reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 144.76 million, representing 0.17% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 31.98 million of Carrefour's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.04% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Carrefour's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Carrefour's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Carrefour's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 33.33%,highlighting Carrefour's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Carrefour's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that EUR 144.76 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.17% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 31.98 million (0.04% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 0.13% of Carrefour's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Carrefour's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that EUR 31.98 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.04% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Carrefour's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Carrefour's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Carrefour's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.04%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Carrefour earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that EUR 34.18 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0.04% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Carrefourhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Carrefour's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Carrefour reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 1.70 billion,representing 36.6% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 56.95 million of Carrefour's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.22% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Carrefour's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
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Have Carrefour's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Carrefour's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 77.41%,suggesting that Carrefour may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Carrefour's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that EUR 1.70 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 36.6% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 56.95 million (1.22% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 35.38% of Carrefour's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Carrefour's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that EUR 56.95 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.22% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Carrefour is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Carrefour's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Carrefour's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
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How is Carrefour's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Carrefour reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1.2%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Carrefour is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Carrefour allocated EUR 55.81 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1.2% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Carrefourhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Carrefour's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Carrefour reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0,representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Carrefour's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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