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.
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Industry Benchmark
Co-operative's score of 38 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Co-operative's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, the Co-operative Group reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,333,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 86,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 49,000,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 17,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion under Scope 1. Their Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 191,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Co-operative Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66% by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to achieving Net Zero for their operations by 2035. These targets reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and align with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction.
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| 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 338,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 310,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,839,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Co-operative is not participating in any 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.
