Ditchcarbon
  • Customers
  1. Organizations
  2. Asos
Public Profile
Apparel Production
GB
updated 14 days ago

Asos

Company website

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Asos's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Asos's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

80%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Asos's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ASOS's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 2,147,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, specifically from stationary combustion. The company's total market-based emissions globally for the same year reached about 5,681,000 kg CO2e, combining Scope 1 and Scope 2 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 is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. This includes a significant reduction target of 87% for absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 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. 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, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have set Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by FY2025/26. These commitments reflect ASOS's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the retail sector.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201720192020202120222023
Scope 1
264,895,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
207,650,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Darty Limited

GB
•
Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32)
Updated 29 days ago

About You

DE
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 6 days ago

Revolve.

US
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 1 day ago

B And M European Value Retail

LU
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 1 day ago

Burberry

GB
•
Wearing apparel; furs (18)
Updated 1 day ago

Wh Smith

GB
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 1 day ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v250821.7
enquiries@ditchcarbon.com+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
Verified byUL Verified
Partnered withCDP
ProductPortalDataDocumentationIntegrationsChangelogPricing
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesMethodologyBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust Centre
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy