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 score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. 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, based on a 2015/16 baseline. Furthermore, Tesco is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Tesco's long-term goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year, with interim targets of 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from energy and industrial sources by 2032, and 39% reduction in emissions from forests, land, and agriculture by 2050. The company also aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tesco's dedication to sustainable practices and climate responsibility. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures and targets are directly attributable to Tesco PLC.
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2007 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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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 | 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 | 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.