Colruyt Group NV
Colruyt Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Colruyt Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Colruyt Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Colruyt Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colruyt Group amounted to 110.266 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colruyt Group decreased by 6.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Colruyt Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colruyt Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colruyt Group were 81.336 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Colruyt Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Colruyt Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colruyt Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Colruyt Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 803 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28.93 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Colruyt Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Colruyt Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colruyt Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colruyt Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.54% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Colruyt Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Colruyt Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Colruyt Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported 6,175,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Colruyt Group includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Colruyt Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colruyt Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,175,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Colruyt Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Colruyt Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colruyt Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colruyt Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Colruyt Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Colruyt Group disclose?
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Colruyt Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Colruyt Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,042,512 tCO₂e (81.66%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 688,936 tCO₂e (11.16%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 399,407 tCO₂e (6.47%)
Colruyt Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Colruyt Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 81.336 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,563 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Colruyt Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Colruyt Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.97 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Colruyt Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Colruyt Group ranked 1 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Colruyt Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Colruyt Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Colruyt Group reported a total carbon footprint of 6,175,342.266 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.73% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Colruyt Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 100% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0%. a