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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.
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Argos's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Argos reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 98,000 kg CO2e in Colombia, a decrease from about 135,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for these years. Globally, Argos's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at about 605,000 kg CO2e per tonne for the cement category in 2024. Argos has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no documented SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The company is part of Grupo Argos S.A., which may influence its overall climate strategy, but specific cascading data from this parent organization has not been detailed. Overall, Argos is actively monitoring its carbon emissions, particularly in the cement sector, and is focused on improving its emissions intensity metrics, although further commitments and reduction strategies are not currently outlined.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,073,027,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 336,482,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,045,877,000 | 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 |
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Argos is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
