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Asda

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Asda Stores Ltd, commonly known as Asda, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 1949, Asda has grown to become a prominent player in the retail industry, primarily operating in the grocery sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, making it a favourite among UK consumers. Asda offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, clothing, and household goods, with a focus on value and customer satisfaction. Notable achievements include its innovative approach to online shopping and a strong presence in the discount retail market. With a significant market share, Asda continues to be a key competitor in the UK grocery landscape, consistently adapting to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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39

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.

43

Industry Benchmark

Asda's score of 39 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Asda's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Asda Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,295,682,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 574,899,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 624,679,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 29,940,360,000 kg CO2e. Asda has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target initiated in 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a structured approach to reducing their carbon footprint. In previous years, Asda's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at about 29,748,151,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 30,298,632,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has been actively working on its climate commitments, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed in the latest reports. Asda's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect their independent operations. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the retail sector, aiming to enhance its environmental performance in the coming years.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Asda is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Asda 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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