CARREFOUR - 2015 annual activity and responsible commitment report

In close cooperationwith itsmany stakeholders, Carrefour is committed to

combating all forms of waste as effectively as possible. Whether limiting

resourceconsumptionorstudyingtheefficiencyofitsoperations,theGroup

hasputitsexpertiseanditsentireworkforcetothetask,firstandforemostin

itsstores.Ittakesintoaccountthechallengesfoundatthedifferentstagesof

agricultural and manufacturing production and transport as well as the

challengesfacingitscustomersandconsumers.

Stopping foodwaste

In accordance with objectives from the United Nations, Carrefour is com-

mitted, along with other members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF),

to reducing its wasted food by half by 2025. The Group has been working

hard for a long time at this effort, and there are various areas where it has

focused on this endeavour: improved stock management, discounts on

products with short consumption dates, extending consumption date

limits, establishingminimal durabilitydates for certainproducts, donations

to NGOs, andmore. The Group is also testing innovative solutions like the

repurposingoforganicwasteinstoresintheformofbiomethane,tobeused

asafuelfordeliverylorries.

Innovative equipment

In its stores and warehouses, Carrefour is working to reduce energy

consumption. The Group has alsomade a commitment to reduce its CO

emissions by 40% by 2025 and by 70% by 2050, as compared to 2010.

29.7%

reduction in CO

emissions

in 2015

(vs 2010)

Goals: 40% less by 2025 and 70% less by 2050

3.61 million

in equivalent tons of CO

were emitted by Carrefour in 2015

Consuming properly,

wasting less

To reduce its environmental footprint and

ensure the sustainability of its activities,

Carrefour has implemented a comprehensive

plan to tackle waste in all areas: products,

packaging, water and energy, transport,

and more.

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