1992  Launch of Carrefour Quality Lines

            1996 Application of the precautionnary principle to GMOs

           1997 Launch of Carrefour Bio (organic)

       2000 Draft of the Social Charter with the FIDH

    2001 Global Compact membership

     2001 Signature of an agreement with UNI

       2004 Adoption of the Group Code of Ethics

           2004 Signature of the corporate Diversity Charter

           2005 Launch of Responsible Fishing range

        2006 Launch of Eco Planete range

            2006 Involved in creating the GSCP platform

            2007 Commitment to reduce the Group's energy consumption by 20% /sq.m by 2020  

                          (vs.2004)

          2008  Joined the Social Accountability International (SAI) as a Supporting member

                2008 The Group in France signs the Parenthood Charter

 

               2009  Commitment to imporve the Group energy efficiency raised to  30% by 2020 (vs. 2004 ) 

                        Active involvement in the United Nations “Seal the Deal” campaign to urge government

                                          to reach an ambitious, effective and fair agreement in Copenhagen

                          Goal of using 100% certified responsible palm oil for use in own-brand products by 2015

                         Reaffirmation of Global Compact membership 

                    Organization of the first Sustainability Awards to reward own-brand product suppliers

                                        that have implemented a sustainability approach.

              2010  

                       Redrafting and distribution of the Code of Professional Conduct

                        Establishment of a Group Ethics Committee and Country Ethics Committees

                        Launch of the new Carrefour Social and Ethical Charter for suppliers