Company: CarrefourSA
Company Description: CarrefourSA, which started its activities as the leading brand of the retail industry as a result of the partnership established by France's global retail brand Carrefour, which made its first investment in Turkey in 1993, with Turkey's Sabancı, Sabancı Holding, in 1996, is in 50 provinces with the vision of "New Generation Market". It operates with more than 1000 markets in total.
Nomination Category: Sustainability Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Sustainability Product of the Year - in Europe
 Nomination Title: Carrefour Eco Planet Charcoal
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since 1 January 2022, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
Total 150 words used.
In Turkey, over 250,000 tons of charcoal are consumed annually, requiring 4-5 kilograms of wood to produce 1 kilogram of charcoal. This process diminishes our country's forest resources and increases global carbon emissions due to gases released during combustion. Conversely, despite approximately 15 million tons of organic waste being generated annually in our country, these wastes are not utilized in any way.
Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal provides a sustainable alternative that can address this dual problem. It is produced through an environmentally friendly production process using hazelnut shells, an agricultural waste, without cutting down any trees. By doing so, it not only enables the utilization of organic waste but also supports the reduction of global carbon emissions.
In 5th of March 2024 Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal received the Environmental and Social Innovation award at the 15th Corporate Responsibility Summit- Organization Awards Recognizing Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2022 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal is produced from hazelnut shells, an agricultural waste, without causing harm to the environment. Our product makes a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and the reduction of global carbon emissions. By recycling hazelnut shells, environmental impact in waste management is greatly reduced. Additionally, economic benefits are provided to the local community where the production facility is located. This is achieved through job creation and support for the local economy.
The commercial and social benefits of Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal provide significant value to consumers and stakeholders. Produced with sustainability and environmental protection in mind, this product not only appeals to environmentally conscious consumers but also generates a positive impact on society.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal, which received the Environmental and Social Innovation award at the 15th Corporate Responsibility Summit is a significant response to the environmental challenges associated with traditional charcoal production.
In Turkey, the annual consumption of over 250,000 tons of charcoal, requiring 4-5 kilograms of wood to produce 1 kilogram of charcoal, contributes to the depletion of forest resources and increases global carbon emissions due to combustion gases. Conversely, despite approximately 15 million tons of organic waste being generated annually in the country, this waste remains largely unused.
Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal stands out as the first charcoal product in the retail industry to tackle this dual problem by offering a sustainable alternative. Utilizing hazelnut shells, an agricultural waste product, through an environmentally friendly production process, this innovative charcoal product avoids the need to cut down trees. Not only does it address the issue of organic waste utilization, but it also actively contributes to the reduction of global carbon emissions.
Overall, Carrefour Eco Planet Barbecue Charcoal exemplifies how environmental and social innovation can be harnessed to address pressing sustainability challenges and advance the goals of sustainable development.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the product can be found in the following link to provide more information about the product:
https://transfer.carrefoursa.com/portal/r/l/e/5089dd34-eaa8-4054-93c2-7f70bc34ed63/cc64f652-1728-46ee-9791-cd46c6776030
15th Corporate Responsibility Summit- Organization Awards Recognizing Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals:
https://kurumsal.carrefoursa.com/tr/odullerimiz/15kurumsal-sorumluluk-zirvesinden-3-odul-ile-geri-donduk
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