Co-operative
Co-operative Group, commonly known as Co-op, is a prominent British consumer co-operative headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 1844, Co-op has evolved into a leading player in the retail and wholesale sectors, with significant operations across the UK, particularly in food, insurance, and funeral services. The Co-op is renowned for its commitment to ethical sourcing and community engagement, offering a unique range of products that prioritise sustainability and local suppliers. With a strong market position, Co-op has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its membership scheme, which fosters customer loyalty and community investment. As a pioneer in the co-operative movement, Co-op continues to innovate while maintaining its core values, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking quality and ethical products.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Co-operative'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
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Co-operative's score of 30 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Co-operative's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Co-operative reported total carbon emissions of approximately 263,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 3,849,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes mobile combustion at 91,000,000 kg CO2e, fugitive emissions at 50,000,000 kg CO2e, and stationary combustion at 17,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 105,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Co-operative has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, from 2022 to 2023, the company achieved a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from about 288,000,000 kg CO2e to 263,000,000 kg CO2e. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Co-operative's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing carbon emissions across all scopes, highlighting the importance of transparency in corporate climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 338,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 310,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,886,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Co-operative is not committed to any 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.
