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Tesco PLC

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Tesco PLC's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Tesco PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,093,956,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 699,447,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 394,509,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by December 2025, using a 2015/16 baseline. Additionally, Tesco is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. For its long-term strategy, Tesco plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, while also targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2019 baseline. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032, with specific goals for emissions linked to forests, land, and agriculture, aiming for a 39% reduction by 2032 and 72% by 2050. Tesco's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation in its supply chain by 2025, reinforcing its dedication to environmental stewardship.

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Scope 1
1,345,507,000
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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
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,064,460,000
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tesco PLC's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Tesco PLC is in GB, which has a very 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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