Ao World
Ao World, commonly known as AO, is a leading online retailer headquartered in Greater Manchester, GB. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the electricals and appliances industry, specialising in the sale of white goods, consumer electronics, and home appliances. With a strong operational presence across the UK and Germany, AO is renowned for its exceptional customer service and efficient delivery options. The company’s unique selling proposition lies in its commitment to providing a seamless online shopping experience, coupled with a wide range of high-quality products from top brands. Over the years, AO has achieved significant milestones, including its successful IPO in 2014, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in the sector. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Ao World continues to redefine the online retail landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Ao World's score of 18 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ao World's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ao World reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,577,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,549,545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions recorded at about 1,238,273,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a substantial increase in 2023. Notably, Scope 3 emissions have been a major contributor to their overall carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream activities in their climate strategy. Despite the significant emissions figures, Ao World has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to tackle climate change. Overall, Ao World’s emissions data underscores the need for enhanced climate action and transparency in their sustainability efforts, particularly in managing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,192,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,245,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ao World 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.
