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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.

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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Argos's score of 3 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Argos's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Argos reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This highlights the company's substantial direct and indirect emissions, primarily from its operational activities and energy consumption. Currently, there are no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Argos, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the company navigates the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, establishing clear reduction initiatives could enhance its commitment to mitigating climate change impacts. Overall, Argos's emissions data underscores the importance of addressing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as part of a comprehensive climate action plan.

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2020
Scope 1
8,100,000,000
Scope 2
500,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Argos's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Argos is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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