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Social responsibility
Action programs
Carrefour’s Performance
In-store energy consumption – electricity, gas and fuel % of evolution
(kWh per m² of sales area) 2015 2014 2013 between 2013 and 2015
Total 551.2 556.1* 572.2 (3.7)%
Like-for-like BUs (scope 100% of 2015 consolidated sales excl. VAT).
þ 2015 figures verified with a result of reasonable assurance.
* 2014 data has been adjusted
The diminution of the consumption of energy in the Group stores, and the diminution of the CO2 emissions linked, are mainly due to the
diminution of the electricity consumption in many countries in 2015 thanks to efforts undertaken (cf. Carrefour’s policy above), in spite of some
rising consumption in some countries due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Evolution
% of variation in energy consumption per sq.m of sales area, compared with 2010 2015 2014 vs. 2014
Total (12.0) (11.2) (0.8) point
Like-for-like BUs (scope 100% of 2015 consolidated sales excl. VAT)
þ 2015 figures verified with a result of reasonable assurance
Carrefour has also set itself the target of voluntarily setting an internal Key developments
CO2 price, to encourage investment in lower CO2.emitting technologies. In October 2015, Carrefour France organised the first Innovation and
energy exhibition, which gathered over 50 companies from France and
Finally, Carrefour continues to seek non-fossil energy production
abroad. The aim of this B2B event was to share energy optimisation
solutions for its stores (geothermal energy, solar panels on roofs or car
solutions and future innovations with the banner’s decision-makers.
parks) and works with partners to find new solutions an
Representatives from the 10 integrated countries, as well as franchise
example, Poland carries out geothermal energy analysis for all
partners, were invited to this first edition of the event.
significant renovation works on air conditioning, ventilation and
heating facilities, with the result that three of its hypermarkets are In addition, Carrefour Italy was awarded two prizes in 2015 for its
already fitted with geothermal equipment (a fourth is planned for in-store energy efficiency: Place Siena (Milan) received the Good
2016). Furthermore, Carrefour has initiated solar energy production Energy Award for using 30% less energy with refrigeration, air
solutions in certain countries such as Belgium, China, Spain and conditioning and lighting solutions. In addition, the Corso Colombo
France. store received the Retail Lighting Award prize thanks to LED
installations that reduced energy consumption by 70% (compared
with previous technology), i.e. a savings of 74 tonnes of CO2 per years.
Antigaspi Refrigeration
Commitment Targets Key indicator 2015 2014 Action plan progress
Combatting Reduce CO2 emissions % of variation in CO2 (21.2) (20.2)
climate change linked to cooling emissions linked to
by 40% by 2025 cooling, vs. 2010
vs. 2010
Legend: Action plans in progress
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