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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.

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.

33

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Asda's score of 33 is higher than 90% 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

Asda's carbon emissions data reveals a significant commitment to reducing its environmental impact. 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 strides in emissions reduction, with a total of approximately 26,201,508,000 kg CO2e reported in 2022, down from about 30,372,830,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Asda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term strategy. This commitment was formalised in 2022, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these targets, having already made progress in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which totalled approximately 1,613,637,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Overall, Asda's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the retail sector, focusing on significant emissions reductions and long-term climate goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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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 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. Asda is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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