John Lewis
John Lewis Partnership, commonly known as John Lewis, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in GB. Founded in 1864, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, operating a network of department stores and online platforms across the UK. Specialising in a diverse range of products, including fashion, home goods, and electronics, John Lewis is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service. The retailer's unique employee ownership model fosters a strong sense of partnership and accountability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a rich history marked by innovation and customer-centric initiatives, John Lewis has established itself as a trusted brand, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings and maintaining a significant market position in the UK retail landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
John Lewis's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
John Lewis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, John Lewis Partnership reported total carbon emissions of approximately 118,898,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 103,299,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,390,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. For near-term targets, John Lewis has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. The company also targets a 30.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to forestry, agriculture, and land use (FLAG) by FY2030, with a commitment to no deforestation in its supply chain by FY2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, again using FY2020 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect John Lewis's commitment to sustainable practices in the retail sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 218,030,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 343,577,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 62,294,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
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John Lewis 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.
