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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Asda's score of 45 is higher than 68% 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 2023, Asda Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,201,508,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 562,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while the majority, approximately 25,639,199,000 kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable shift from 2022, where total emissions were about 28,295,682,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 574,899,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 624,679,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 29,940,360,000 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 2022, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, demonstrating its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals. Overall, Asda's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. The company continues to focus on strategies to mitigate these emissions as part of its broader climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 30,298,632,000 | 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.
