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John Lewis Partnership plc, commonly known as John Lewis, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1864, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail trade services sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, while also offering repair services for personal and household goods.
With a strong presence across the UK, John Lewis is renowned for its department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, providing a diverse range of high-quality products, from fashion and home goods to groceries. The partnership model, which involves employee ownership, sets John Lewis apart, fostering a unique customer service ethos.
Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer satisfaction and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the competitive retail landscape.
+35 vs industry average
John Lewis Partnership plc’s score of 71 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
John Lewis Partnership plc, headquartered in GB and operating in retail trade services, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as about 203.4 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 92.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 106.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 14.4 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's total carbon emissions were around 224.8 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 103.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 106.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 14.9 million kg CO2e. For 2023, John Lewis Partnership plc reported Scope 1 emissions of roughly 118.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 105.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not available for 2023.
John Lewis Partnership plc has several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Within this broader commitment, John Lewis Partnership plc has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year. The company also has a near-term target to achieve an absolute energy reduction within its physical estate of 25% by 2028 from a 2018 baseline.
2035
72% reduction in Scope 1
John Lewis Partnership commits to reduce absolute scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions 72% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year.
2030
60% reduction in Scope 1
John Lewis Partnership commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
2030
60% reduction in Scope 2
John Lewis Partnership commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
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