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 accounting for about 699,447,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 394,509,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2024, where total emissions were about 1,169,807,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 772,944,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 396,863,000 kg CO2e. Tesco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by December 2025, using a 2015/16 baseline. Additionally, Tesco aims to achieve an 85% reduction in these emissions by 2030, ahead of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target of 82% by 2032. For Scope 3 emissions, Tesco has committed to a 55% reduction by 2032 and a 90% reduction by 2050, with specific targets for emissions from forests, land, and agriculture, aiming for a 39% reduction by 2032 and 72% by 2050. These targets reflect Tesco's commitment to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change within the retail sector.
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| 2007 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 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.
