Argos
Argos, officially known as Argos Limited, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Colorado. Established in 1973, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on home goods, electronics, and toys. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, Argos has become synonymous with convenience, offering a unique click-and-collect service that enhances the shopping experience. Over the years, Argos has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its digital catalogue and the expansion of its online platform. The retailer is renowned for its extensive range of products, competitive pricing, and commitment to customer service. As a subsidiary of Sainsbury's, Argos continues to solidify its market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in the UK.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Argos'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 Construction Work 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
Argos's score of 47 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Argos's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Argos reported a total of approximately 14,010,618 kg CO2e in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 523 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 23 kg CO2e. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 21% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious product by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) classification of "Well-below 2°C." Historically, Argos's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching approximately 13,314,746,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 14,010,618,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being particularly significant, amounting to approximately 4,812,791,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Argos's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to climate change, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability within the construction materials sector.
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Add to project| 2006 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 735 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
Argos 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.
