Sun Art Retail Group Limited, headquartered in China, is a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on hypermarkets and e-commerce. Founded in 1998, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions in China, including key cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Specialising in grocery and general merchandise, Sun Art operates under well-known banners such as Auchan and RT-Mart, offering a unique blend of quality products and innovative shopping experiences. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced technology in its operations, enhancing customer engagement and convenience. Recognised for its market leadership, Sun Art Retail continues to set benchmarks in the retail sector, driven by a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction.
How does Sun Art Retail's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sun Art Retail's score of 28 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sun Art Retail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,920,025,110 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing about 1,559,7740 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 308,353,970 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 2,261,880 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 2,155,340,940 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at about 1,820,2010 kg CO2e, with similar contributions from mobile and fugitive emissions. Despite these figures, Sun Art Retail has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change. The absence of a structured commitment to emissions reduction highlights a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 162,511,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,962,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sun Art Retail is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.