Asos
ASOS, officially known as ASOS plc, 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 a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, catering to a diverse audience with its unique blend of high-street and designer styles. With a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, ASOS has made significant strides in offering a vast selection of over 850 brands, alongside its own label. The retailer is renowned for its innovative approach to online shopping, including advanced personalisation features and a robust mobile platform. ASOS continues to solidify its market position, consistently achieving impressive sales growth and expanding its international reach.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Asos's score of 43 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asos's reported carbon emissions
Asos's carbon emissions data reveals a significant commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 5,681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,487,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,896,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Asos's total emissions were around 17,387,080 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,351,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,860,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of approximately 17,387,080 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions significantly. By FY2030/31, Asos aims to achieve an 87% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per thousand orders fulfilled, using FY2018/19 as a baseline. Additionally, it plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2018/19 to 100% by FY2025/26. For Scope 3 emissions, Asos is targeting a 58.2% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, measured per million pounds of revenue by FY2030/31. Furthermore, the company has committed that 66% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have set Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by FY2025/26. Asos's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the retail sector, aligning with industry standards for reducing carbon footprints and addressing climate change.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 264,895,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 207,650,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Asos is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
