Asda Stores Ltd, commonly known as Asda, is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 1949, Asda has grown to become one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, renowned for its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices. The company operates extensively across the UK, offering a diverse range of groceries, clothing, and household goods.
Asda's unique selling proposition lies in its focus on value, with a strong emphasis on affordability and customer satisfaction. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its own-brand products, which have garnered a loyal customer base. Asda's market position is further solidified by its innovative approach to retail, including online shopping and home delivery services, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of British retail.
+6 vs industry average
Asda’s score of 40 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Asda's reported carbon emissions
Asda, a UK-based retailer, reported total global emissions of approximately 32.5 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling around 32.5 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 31.9 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Asda's total global emissions were approximately 26.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 493 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 25.6 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, total global emissions were approximately 28.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for around 27.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 30.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 624.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and approximately 29.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Looking back, in 2020, Asda reported total global emissions of approximately 30.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 at about 655.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 30.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 701.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 365.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 298.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 37.4 million kg CO2e. For 2018, total emissions were approximately 775.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 383.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 348.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 43.1 million kg CO2e.
Asda has made commitments to climate action, including a net-zero target by 2050 across all scopes. In 2022, Asda was recognised as a "BA1.5" member by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a commitment aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. Previous SBTi commitments related to near-term targets appear to have been removed or expired.
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Asda’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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