Asos
ASOS Plc, commonly known as ASOS, is a leading online fashion retailer headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2000, the company has rapidly evolved into a prominent player in the global e-commerce landscape, primarily serving the UK, Europe, and the United States. ASOS specialises in offering a diverse range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, catering to a youthful demographic with a keen eye for trends. What sets ASOS apart is its commitment to inclusivity and innovation, featuring over 850 brands alongside its own label, ASOS Design. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own marketplace and a strong focus on sustainable fashion. With a robust online presence and a reputation for quality and style, ASOS continues to solidify its position as a go-to destination for fashion-forward consumers.
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Asos's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ASOS reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include stationary combustion. The total market-based emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were also about 2,147,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2022, ASOS's global emissions included 3,351,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with an additional 1,738,708,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the entire value chain. ASOS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct operations (offices, fulfilment centres, deliveries, and returns) by 2025. Furthermore, the company has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. This commitment includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 87% per thousand orders fulfilled by FY2030/31, using FY2018/19 as a baseline. Additionally, ASOS plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2018/19 to 100% by FY2025/26. ASOS's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their emissions reduction goals align with the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 58.2% per million pounds of revenue by FY2030/31. Overall, ASOS is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a clear framework for achieving its climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,279,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,202,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,330,190,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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