Asda Stores Limited

Asda Stores Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Asda is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products, within the same timeframe.

Furthermore, Asda has set a specific target to reduce its absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of 31 December 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Asda's commitment to contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

Asda's climate initiatives are cascaded from its parent organization, ASDA Group Limited, which plays a significant role in shaping its sustainability strategies. Overall, Asda's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates its dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.