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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Tesco PLC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Tesco PLC's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tesco PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,614,333,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,039,346,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,796,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 567,191,000 kg CO2e. This reflects Tesco's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. Tesco has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 82.6% by FY2032 from a FY2015 baseline. Additionally, Tesco is committed to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2019 baseline. Specific targets include a 39.4% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by FY2032 and a commitment to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. Long-term goals include a further reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Tesco's proactive approach to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within the retail sector.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Tesco PLC is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
