SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

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1 SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

2 Carrefour s retail activities and business model are closely tied to the availability and renewability of natural resources, as well as the quality and quantity of agricultural production. Carrefour has incorporated these issues into its activities and involves its 380,000 employees and its suppliers in combating all forms of waste worldwide.

3 OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCE OUR CO 2 EMISSIONS BY 40% BY 2025* AND BY 70% BY 2050* To achieve this goal, we have set as targets: > to reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2025; > to reduce CO 2 emissions generated by refrigeration by 40% by 2025; > to reduce CO 2 emissions generated by transportation by 30% by 2025; > to get our suppliers to commit to specific objectives aimed at reducing their CO 2 emissions. * compared with 2010.

4 Find out about some of the solutions implemented by Carrefour and its partners to reduce CO 2 emissions and help limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius. OVER 21,000 PRODUCERS INVOLVED IN CARREFOUR S QUALITY LINES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WITH OUR SUPPLIERS Developing agroecology Nearly 70% of CO 2 emissions from food products are connected with upstream agricultural factors and particularly deforestation, the use of fertilisers and farming practices. Carrefour is employing a variety of methods to develop agroecology in its farming networks: reducing the use of pesticides, using natural plant protection method, decreasing the use of antibiotics, developing sustainable beekeeping, agroforestry, etc. Combating deforestation Deforestation is responsible for 20% of the world s greenhouse gas emissions. Carrefour is rallying the suppliers in its main commodities supply channels (wood, paper, palm oil, soy beans, cattle farming) and is committed to ensuring product traceability. Major climate challenge for suppliers In 10 countries, the Major climate challenge for suppliers rewards the projects that contribute the most to the fight against climate change. This international competition encourages our suppliers to become involved in our collective initiative.

5 Reducing kilometers travelled Carrefour is changing its logistics to bring goods closer to its customers. The order and delivery processes have been rethought: warehouses are now located closer to stores, rounds have been optimised and deliveries to different stores are being pooled. This has allowed Carrefour to reduce the number of kilometers travelled in France in 2014 by 6%. 13% REDUCTION IN CO 2 EMISSIONS PER PACKAGE TRANSPORTED IN FRANCE BETWEEN 2013 AND 2014 Developing clean transport Carrefour teams are implementing solutions based on a circular economy and local waste management with the aim of recovering 100% of waste (cardboard, plastics, scrap, glass and biowaste). In France, Carrefour has also undertaken to deploy 200 lorries fuelled by biomethane by 2017; biomethane is a biofuel obtained by recycling biowaste from stores. Other types of vehicles are also being tested, for example electric and hybrid lorries. IN THE LOGISTICS CHAIN Optimising lorry loading Carrefour is improving the loading of delivery lorries in every country by introducing more efficient methods connected with pallet design. Packaging and delivery materials have also been redesigned.

6 Closed refrigerators and freezers Introducing closed refrigerators and freezers can cut a store s energy consumption by an average of 18%. The aim is to equip 75% of French hypermarkets by IN OUR 12,000 STORES Installing low-energy lighting All projects involving the opening or renovation of stores in Europe and Asia pay particular attention to lighting: the use of LEDs, natural light, intelligent management tools, etc. Installing low-energy lighting can decrease associated energy consumption by 50% to 80%. 31.1% REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMED IN STORES SINCE 2004 (in kwh/sq. m of sales area) Use of natural refrigerant fluids Carrefour has undertaken to reduce the emissions generated by refrigeration by eliminating hydrofluorocarbon fluids (HFCs) in Europe and progressively equipping its stores with innovative units known as clean refrigeration units, which use natural fluids that have an almost neutral impact on the environment.

7 Promoting a product offering with a low carbon footprint Carrefour includes sustainability criteria in its product specifications and encourages the sourcing of products stemming from certified best practice (FSC, MSC, etc.). Specifically, products sold in stores are made from certified wood and paper, use certified sustainable palm oil, and include eco-friendly and organic ranges, etc. MORE THAN 2,200 OWN-BRAND ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS Raising awareness among customers in stores Carrefour encourages its customers to consume seasonal and local products, adapts its offering by selling loose products, has promotions on products with short use-by dates and trains its teams in waste prevention methods. AMONG OUR CUSTOMERS Encouraging more responsible consumption Carrefour is working to deliver solutions to consumers to help them combat day-to-day wastage by promoting best practices in preserving resources, providing information on sorting and recycling, giving advice on how to adapt their shopping to their actual consumption, etc.

8 Implemented by the women and men who are committed to it, Carrefour s CSR policy is built on three pillars: fighting waste in all its forms, protecting biodiversity and working alongside the company s partners. See all the news from Carrefour on the website and on Share your ideas for more responsible retailing on Twitter #climate Produced by: Carrefour group CSR Department. Design and production:. Illustrations: Laurent Cilluffo. Photos: Carrefour photo library, all rights reserved. Printed on FSC-certified recycled paper. This certification confirms compliance with a globally recognised set of principles and criteria for forest management. The goal of the FSC is to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management.