Tesco PLC Sustainability Profile
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's global emissions for the same year included about 802,425,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 5,497,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based). Tesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by December 2025, using a 2015/16 baseline, and further aims for an 85% reduction by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Tesco targets a 39% reduction by 2032 and 72% by 2050, focusing on emissions from forests, land, and agriculture. Additionally, Tesco has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from energy and industrial sources by 55% by 2032, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tesco's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Tesco PLC has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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