Tesco PLC
Tesco PLC, commonly known as Tesco, is a leading British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1919, Tesco has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, with a significant presence in several international markets, including Ireland, Central Europe, and Asia. Operating primarily in the retail industry, Tesco offers a diverse range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and financial services. Its unique approach to customer loyalty, exemplified by the Clubcard programme, has set it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Tesco has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first UK retailer to launch an online grocery service in 1996, solidifying its reputation as an innovator in the sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Tesco PLC's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tesco PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,614,333,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,039,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 567,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects Tesco's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader climate strategy. Tesco has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term goals include an 82.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2015 baseline, and a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Tesco aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by FY2025. The company has also committed to long-term reductions, targeting a 90% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, both from their respective base years. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Tesco's dedication to sustainable practices in the food and staples retail sector.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,345,507,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,064,460,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Tesco PLC is committed to some 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.
