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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Industry Average
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Asos's score of 52 is higher than 97% 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
As of 2023, ASOS's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 6,217,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,147,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,607,000 kg CO2e. In the global context, their total emissions reached around 13,555,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,785,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,896,000 kg CO2e. ASOS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming 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, they plan to increase their annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2018/19 to 100% by FY2025/26. For Scope 3 emissions, ASOS targets a reduction of 58.2% from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, on a per million pound value basis by FY2030/31. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ASOS's dedication to sustainability within the textiles and retail sectors.
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| 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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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.
