John Lewis, officially known as John Lewis Partnership, is a prominent British department store chain headquartered in GB. Founded in 1864, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, particularly in the UK, where it operates numerous stores across major cities.
Specialising in a diverse range of products, John Lewis offers everything from fashion and home goods to electronics and beauty products, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. The brand is renowned for its unique partnership model, which allows employees to share in the profits, fostering a strong sense of community and dedication.
With a rich history of innovation and customer satisfaction, John Lewis has achieved notable milestones, including its reputation for exceptional customer service and a strong online presence. As a trusted name in department stores, it continues to set industry standards while adapting to the evolving retail landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Department Stores has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Department Stores industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2019
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for John Lewis yet.
John Lewis's reported carbon emissions
John Lewis Partnership, operating in the Department Stores industry in Great Britain (GB), has reported significant progress towards its climate commitments.
For the reporting year 2023, John Lewis Partnership reported approximately 124.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions using a market-based approach. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 123.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.4 million kg CO2e. Location-based Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 105.9 million kg CO2e, resulting in a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 229.3 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based basis, amounted to approximately 136.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 135.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 0.8 million kg CO2e. The location-based Scope 2 emissions for 2022 were approximately 117.7 million kg CO2e, leading to a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 253.4 million kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2015, John Lewis Partnership's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 204.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 43.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2015 were approximately 61.4 million kg CO2e.
John Lewis Partnership is actively pursuing ambitious climate targets. They aim to achieve net zero in their operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035. A significant achievement reported is a 24.3% reduction in group Scope 1 and 2 emissions since a 2020/21 baseline. Furthermore, the Partnership has set an absolute energy reduction target of 25% by 2028 across its physical estate, based on a 2018 baseline. The report indicates that they are on track for this two-year target.
It is important to note that John Lewis Partnership's emissions data is cascaded from John Lewis plc, with the Partnership plc acting as the ultimate parent entity at cascade level 1 for SBTi, CDP, and RTZ initiatives. Data for Scope 3, specifically purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, was not provided for the recent reporting years.
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John Lewis’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2035
24.3% reduction in all scopes
Achieve net zero in our operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2035; 24.3% reduction in group scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2020/21 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from John Lewis Partnership plc
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from John Lewis Partnership plc
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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