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.
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Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tesco PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,614,333,000 kg CO2e. This includes 1,039,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 567,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Tesco has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total reduction from 4,669,951,000 kg CO2e in 2007 to the latest figure. Tesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets 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 is committed to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. Long-term goals further include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tesco's commitment to sustainable practices in the 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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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.
