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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Asda's carbon emissions for the year 2023 total approximately 26,201,508,000 kg CO2e, with the majority of these emissions, about 25,639,199,000 kg CO2e, classified under Scope 3. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined amount to about 562,309,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Asda reported total emissions of approximately 28,295,682,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 27,720,786,000 kg CO2e. Asda has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment was formalised in 2023 and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C, indicating its dedication to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The emissions data is sourced directly from Asda Group Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Asda continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its sustainability practices within the retail sector in Great Britain.
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2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | 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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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.