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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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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Asos's score of 62 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Asos's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ASOS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,681,000 kg CO2e from its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) globally, with 2,785,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion (Scope 1) and 2,896,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity (Scope 2). In the UK, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,147,000 kg CO2e, all from Scope 1 emissions. ASOS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct operations, including 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 includes a commitment 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 sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2018/19 to 100% by FY2025/26. For Scope 3 emissions, ASOS aims to reduce emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 58.2% per million pounds of revenue by FY2030/31. The company also targets that 66% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have set Science-Based Targets by FY2025/26. These initiatives reflect ASOS's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector.

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264,895,000
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Scope 2
207,650,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asos's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), 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 Asos is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Asos 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.

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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