Asda
Asda Stores Ltd, commonly known as Asda, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 1949, Asda has grown to become a prominent player in the retail industry, primarily operating in the grocery sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, making it a favourite among UK consumers. Asda offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, clothing, and household goods, with a focus on value and customer satisfaction. Notable achievements include its innovative approach to online shopping and a strong presence in the discount retail market. With a significant market share, Asda continues to be a key competitor in the UK grocery landscape, consistently adapting to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Asda'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Asda's score of 28 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asda's reported carbon emissions
Asda's carbon emissions data reveals a significant reduction trend over recent years. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 28,000,786,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 562,309,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 27,720,786,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were around 26,201,508,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 574,899,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 25,639,199,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Asda's total emissions were approximately 30,372,830,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 624,679,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 655,358,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Overall, Asda's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to climate commitments, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. The company continues to work towards sustainability, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Asda is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
