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Wholesale Trade
GB
updated 20 days ago

Asda Stores Limited

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Asda Stores Limited, commonly known as Asda, is a leading British supermarket retailer headquartered in Leeds, GB. Founded in 1949, Asda has grown to become a prominent player in the grocery industry, operating over 600 stores across the UK. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices, offering a wide range of groceries, clothing, and household goods. Asda's unique selling proposition lies in its focus on value, with initiatives such as the Price Guarantee and a diverse selection of own-brand products. Over the years, Asda has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Walmart in 1999, which bolstered its market position. Today, Asda continues to innovate in the retail space, maintaining a strong presence in the UK market and earning recognition for its customer service and sustainability efforts.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Asda Stores Limited's score of 46 is higher than 74% 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 Stores Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ASDA Group 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 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the year 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products, with a target reduction of 42% within the same timeframe. Additionally, Asda aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions related to forestry, land use, and agriculture (FLAG) by 30.3% by 2030. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 31 December 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Asda's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the food and staples retailing sector, demonstrating its dedication to reducing its environmental impact and promoting responsible sourcing practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asda Stores Limited's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Asda Stores Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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