Argos
Argos, officially known as Argos Limited, is a leading British retailer headquartered in Milton Keynes, GB. Founded in 1973, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the retail industry, particularly in the areas of home goods, electronics, and toys. With a unique catalogue shopping model, Argos allows customers to browse a wide range of products both online and in-store, enhancing the shopping experience. Over the years, Argos has achieved significant milestones, including its integration into the Sainsbury's Group in 2016, which expanded its market reach. The retailer is renowned for its extensive selection of over 60,000 products, competitive pricing, and convenient same-day delivery options. Argos continues to hold a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in the UK, making it a go-to destination for consumers seeking quality and value.
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Argos's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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As of the latest available data, Argos does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. However, Argos is a current subsidiary of J Sainsbury plc, and any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from this parent company. Argos is aligned with the climate initiatives of J Sainsbury plc, which has set various reduction targets and participates in industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While specific reduction targets for Argos are not detailed, the overarching commitments from J Sainsbury plc suggest a focus on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy, and other indirect emissions in the value chain, respectively. In summary, while Argos currently lacks specific emissions data, it is committed to climate action through its association with J Sainsbury plc, which provides a framework for emissions reduction and sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 554,936,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,652,904,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Argos is not participating in any 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.
