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 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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| 2007 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 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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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.
