Asda
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Asda'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Asda's score of 23 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asda's reported carbon emissions
Asda's carbon emissions data reveals a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In 2023, Asda reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 562,309,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 27,720,786,000 kg CO2e. The company has made substantial progress in its climate commitments, having set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products, with a similar reduction target of 42%. Asda is also focused on reducing its FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions, aiming for a 30.3% reduction by 2030 from the same base year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. Overall, Asda's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Asda is committed to some 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.
