CARREFOUR - Annual activity and responsible commitment report 2013

PERFORMANCES

CSR OVERVIEW

FOR A SUSTAINABLE

AND RESPONSIBLE TRADE

Heralding from its belief that performance is also measured

by the contribution made to Society, social responsibility has

become an integral part of the Carrefour group’s strategy.

This performance, measured using both financial and

non-financial indicators, is the result of the search for

continuous improvement involving the Group’s business

functions in all countries.

Limiting the use

of resources by

fighting against all

forms of waste

In order to reduce its environmental footprint

and ensure the long-term sustainability of its

activities, Carrefour has decided to implement a

global plan to tackle wastage. In particular, the

programme sets out to ensure that Carrefour

makes efficient use of resources. It is also an

opportunity for the Group to generate value

and to innovate alongside its various internal

and external stakeholders.

Carrefour is committed to minimising its envir-

onmental footprint, with a multi-year action plan

according to which it aims to: save water and

energy, optimise the logistics chain, deploy

clean delivery vehicles, generalise the use of in-

store closed refrigeration units, remove fluoride

gases from refrigeration facilities, recycle and

recover waste, etc. The Group has therefore set

the target of reducing energy consumption in

its stores by 30%andgreenhousegas emissions

by 40%by the year 2020

(1)

(1) Reduction by 2020 of 30% in energy consumption per sq. m

of sales area (relative to 2004) and of 40% in greenhouse gas

emissions (relative to 2009 in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy).

The Group undertakes practical actions in the countries in which it operates.

As part of a global approach, these actions contribute to the company’s sustainable

and responsible performance. The aim of Carrefour’s actions in relation to social

responsibility can be summed up as “doing a good job” in three main areas:

1. limiting the use of resources by fighting

against all forms of waste;

2. respecting the planet when making

purchases by encouraging biodiversity;

3. contributing to Society by supporting

employees and company partners.

Find more information

in the 2013 Registration

Document and

on the website