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. This marks a reduction from 135,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. The company has also disclosed Scope 1 emissions data for previous years, with 228,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 980,000 kg CO2e in 2021, showcasing a trend towards decreasing emissions over time. Globally, Argos's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at about 605,000 kg CO2e per tonne for 2024, with a previous intensity of 111,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Additionally, the Scope 3 emissions intensity was noted at approximately 3.28e-06 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2024, down from 8.68e-06 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Argos has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, although no detailed reduction targets have been documented. All emissions data is sourced directly from Grupo Argos S.A., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Argos continues to focus on improving its environmental performance while navigating the challenges of the cement and construction materials industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 336,482,000 | 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 |
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