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2014 Registration Document
Social responsibility
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Action plans
RECYCLEDWASTE BY TYPE, INCLUDING DONATIONS TO CHARITIES
2014
2013
2012
% vs. 12
Recycled waste
(in thousands of tonnes)
402.4
379.8
389.8
3.2%
Cardboard/paper waste
70%
74%
73%
Donations
10%
9%
10%
Organic waste
12%
9%
8%
Other waste
(including plastic)
8%
8%
9%
Like-for-like Bus (scope: 92% of 2014 consolidated sales, excl. VAT) - excluding: HM: AR/SM: IT, AR.
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Cooperating with suppliers
In 2014, Carrefour continued to work on identifying waste reduction
opportunities with its suppliers. In France, for example, a working group
conducted a quick assessment of thousands of food items to identify
products for which a longer life span appeared technically feasible (some
1,000 items). Next, the quality managers called for suppliers to conduct
aging tests (microbiological analysis and organoleptic testing at end of
life). If a product passes the tests, it is recommended that the product
manager extend the life span.
Since this approach began, the best-before date on more than 50 items
(such as sugar, vinegar, etc.) has been removed and the life span of
nearly 300 items (such as yogurts, cream desserts, crisps, organic dried
fruits, compotes, cereals, rice, and lardons) has been extended. Of
these, 165 items bear a use-by date and 135 have a best-before date.
2.2.2.3
Waste reduction/energy: adopting
a strategy that goes further than
reducing consumption
Carrefour’s policy to reduce kWh per sqm achieved its goal of -31.1%
in 2014 vs. 2004 (the commitment was to reach -30% by the end of
2020). A new phase of energy management seemed necessary.
The energy strategy, developed in 2014 after the meeting to consult with
stakeholders, is tested with partners in France and gradually rolled out
to the entire Group. This energy policy has helped reduce Carrefour’s
carbon footprint while allowing the businesses to continue buying power,
equipping their stores, and selling products. It has four components:
producing and connecting locally, being efficient in stores, optimising
logistics (see Waste Reduction/logistics), and offering solutions to
customers (see 54).
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Producing and connecting locally: promoting
renewable energy
For several years, Carrefour has been testing renewable energy sources
for its activities, especially when new sites are opened, and depending
on local context. After a meeting to consult with stakeholders on the
topic of energy, it became clear that the Group needed to “produce
and connect”, meaning:
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connect facilities locally and use the sources of energy already available
in stores, such as heat and organic waste (biomethanation project,
see page 38);
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strive for demand-side management, which encourages the
development of renewable energy by creating the flexibility required
to use it;
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recovering the heat generated by cold production, which is particularly
relevant with hypermarkets, where efforts are underway to develop
this practice;
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use geothermal systems when the environment allows.
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Consume energy efficiently in stores
The savings generated by a 5.2% reduction in kWh/m² in 2014 vs. 2012
thanks to the use of best practices helped balance rising energy costs.
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Reduce kWh per sqm
Reducing energy consumption is an important factor in the Group’s
economic efficiency. In 2014, Carrefour continued to make investments
in all its countries with an eye to reducing its energy consumption, such
as adopting closed refrigeration units. In 2014, 173 stores in France
were equipped with closed refrigeration units, generating an average
18% reduction in energy consumption. The goal is to equip 75% of
hypermarkets in France by 2020.
The Group has also initiated a systematic effort to install energy-efficient
lighting in Europe and Asia for all new store openings and renovations.
Equipping a store with energy-efficient lighting represents a 50% savings
in energy and up to 80% when smart controls are also applied, taking
into account ambient lighting, activity, etc.
Other systems to reduce energy consumption are also being installed:
night covers for refrigeration units, natural fluids in refrigeration systems
(see below), heat recovery for hot water in kitchens and bathrooms,
insulating walls and roofs, installing variable speed drives on compressors,
centralised building management, etc.
A catalogue of techniques and technologies for cold production, air
conditioning and lighting has been produced by the Group. It is used
in Belgium, Brazil, China, Spain, France, Italy, Poland and Romania.
Monitoring of the implementation of best practices, changes in energy
consumption and the corresponding costs is carried out at Group level.