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.
+3 vs industry average
Asda’s score of 38 is higher than 54% 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 42% since 2019
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 emissions of approximately 32.5 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For fiscal year 2023, total emissions were approximately 26.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to about 493 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 25.6 billion kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2022, Asda's total emissions were approximately 28.3 billion kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3 emissions which were around 27.7 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions data for 2022 are not separately detailed, but the overall Scope 3 emissions were also approximately 29.7 billion kg CO2e in 2021, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 624.7 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Asda's total emissions were approximately 30.9 billion kg CO2e, composed of about 30.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 and approximately 655.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2. Historical data indicates that in 2019, Asda reported total emissions of approximately 701.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 365.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 298.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2019 were around 37.4 million kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 775.1 million kg CO2e, comprising about 383.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 348.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions in 2018 were approximately 43.1 million kg CO2e. For 2015, Asda reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 957.9 million kg CO2e. Asda has set a long-term net-zero target for all scopes by 2050. As of February 2022, they were identified as a Business Ambition for 1.5°C member. However, some targets have been noted as removed or expired, indicating a review or change in their climate commitments over time. Asda's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Asda’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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