Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Water Safety
• Waste Reduction
• Food Waste
• Animal Welfare
• Women's Empowerment
• Responsible Procurement
• Supplier Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Increased the number of stores holding a zero waste certificate from 69 to 180.
• Prevented 9,326 tons of greenhouse gas emission, 37,819 MWh electricity use and 21 thousand cubic meter water consumption in 2022.
• Reduced food waste by approximately 120 tons in 2022.
• Prevented wastage of 22 thousand tons of paper per year with reusable containers.
• Collected about 13 tons of waste oil, preventing the pollution of 13 thousand tons of drinking water.

Social Achievements

• Launched various projects to support women's inclusion in business life, including "Female Butcher/Fish Section Officer of the Future", "Strong Woman Stores", "My Re-Career Is in CarrefourSA", "Turkish Down Syndrome Foundation +1 Happiness", and "Flexible Working Model".
• Supported 28 women with theoretical and on-the-job trainings in butcher and fish sections.
• Increased the number of franchise stores to 200, supporting small retailers and entrepreneurs.
• Supported UNICEF's "From the Field to the School" project.
• Supplied 46 tons of products to the Support Supermarket, ensuring access for 22 thousand people.

Governance Achievements

• Published its first sustainability report in 2021, covering the years 2020-2021.
• Complied with all 24 compulsory Corporate Governance Principles and 55 out of 68 non-compulsory principles.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Climate change impacts (implied)
• Food waste
• Waste management

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented zero-waste initiatives
• Improved recycling rates
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
• Route and load optimization for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions
• Collaboration with suppliers for improving their sustainability performance
• Food saving harvests

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 165 supplier audits in 2022

Responsible Procurement

• Inclusion of environmental and social parameters in purchase agreements
• Social audits for private label suppliers
• Support for supplier development in sustainability

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Carrefour Organic Tomato Paste
• Carrefour Organic Vinegar
• Carrefour Water in Discount Glass Bottle
• Carrefour Sanitary Pads

Awards & Recognition

• Women Friendly Brands 2022 Awareness Awards
• Stevie Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
• Best of Sales Awards (Gold)
• Sales & Service World Awards (Gold, Silver)
• PLMA Awards (Excellence Award and 4 other awards)
• IDC Best IT Governance Award
• Stevie Awards for Great Employers (Bronze)
• Top100 Talent Program 2022 (2nd place)
• 19th Stevie International Business Awards (Gold, Silver)
• Gold Collar Awards (Gold)
• Animal Welfare Award
• ÇEVKO Green Dot Industrial Awards (3 awards)
• BlindLook EyeBrand Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Digitalization
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Protection
• Social Responsibility
• Local Production Support

Environmental Achievements

• 37.3% reduction in Scope 1 emissions since 2018
• 29.1% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since 2018
• 661 stores obtained 'Basic Level Zero Waste Certificate'
• Approximately 82 tons of waste prevented in 2023 through 'Don't Be Put Off by Its Appearance and Give a Chance to Its Taste' project
• 10 tons of waste oil collected, preventing pollution of 10,000 tons of drinking water
• Installation of electric vehicle charging stations at 17 stores

Social Achievements

• Launched '+1 Happiness CarrefourSA' project to promote employment of individuals with Down Syndrome
• Employs 40% women across the company, 50% at headquarters and 40% on the Executive Board
• Supported local producers, especially those affected by the earthquake
• Reached 341 franchise stores, supporting small retailers and entrepreneurs
• Provided food support to 300,000 earthquake victims through Lezzet Arası mobile kitchen

Governance Achievements

• Full compliance with 56 out of 68 non-compulsory Corporate Governance Principles
• Partial compliance with 6 non-compulsory Corporate Governance Principles
• Published second sustainability report in accordance with GRI standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global financial uncertainties and high inflation
• Devastating earthquake disaster in Turkey
• Competition in the food retail sector

Mitigation Strategies

• Intensified operational efficiency and optimized store portfolio
• Provided support to earthquake victims
• Strengthened balance sheet
• Accelerated sales growth through alternative channels
• Continued investments in sustainability and digitalization

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 114 supplier audits in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• Social conformance audits with private label suppliers
• Inclusion of environmental and social parameters in purchase agreements
• Support for suppliers to improve sustainability performance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Zero Waste Certificates

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik Anonim Şirketi

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Carrefour Eco Planet Paper Towels and Toilet Papers
• Bonheur Chocolates Tablet
• Carrefour Selection Sauces
• Carrefour Bio Organik

Awards & Recognition

• Numerous awards in various categories related to sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation (see report for details)