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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.

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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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Asda's score of 39 is higher than 89% 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 around 624,679,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 29,940,360,000 kg CO2e. Asda has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a near-term target status of "Committed" as of February 2022. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores their long-term climate strategy. In comparison, the previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 30,372,830,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2022. Asda's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector, focusing on substantial reductions in their carbon footprint.

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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