Tesco PLC
Tesco PLC, commonly known as Tesco, is a leading British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1919, Tesco has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, with a significant presence in several international markets, including Ireland, Central Europe, and Asia. Operating primarily in the retail industry, Tesco offers a diverse range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and financial services. Its unique approach to customer loyalty, exemplified by the Clubcard programme, has set it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Tesco has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first UK retailer to launch an online grocery service in 1996, solidifying its reputation as an innovator in the sector.
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Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tesco PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,438,559,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 902,830,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6,259,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 587,899,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled around 529,470,000 kg CO2e, with major categories including purchased goods and services and downstream transportation. Tesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions from its own operations in the UK by 2035 and across the Group by 2050. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2025, using a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Tesco plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 17% by 2030, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, with a focus on sustainable practices and no deforestation in its supply chain by 2025. These initiatives reflect Tesco's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,345,507,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,064,460,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Tesco PLC 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.
