John Lewis Partnership plc
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.
+36 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.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
John Lewis Partnership plc's reported carbon emissions
John Lewis Partnership plc, a retail trade services company headquartered in GB, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 213.5 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 92.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 106.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 14.4 million kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, John Lewis Partnership plc reported total emissions of approximately 268.8 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 1 emissions were around 103.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 106.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 14.9 million kg CO2e. Looking further back, for the reporting year 2024 (which corresponds to emissions data from 2023), their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 118.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.4 million kg CO2e (market-based). John Lewis Partnership plc has set ambitious climate targets. They aim for net-zero emissions across their own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035. They also have a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year, and an absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction of 42% for purchased goods and services and use of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year and aim for no deforestation across their primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. The company has also set long-term targets, including 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. For FLAG emissions, they aim for a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by FY2035 and a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by FY2050, both from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, John Lewis Partnership plc has an absolute energy reduction target for its physical estate, aiming for a 25% reduction by 2028 from a 2018 baseline. Their emissions data is cascaded from John Lewis Partnership plc, indicating they are a current subsidiary within a corporate family.
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John Lewis Partnership plc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2035
18.4% reduction in Scope 2
Net zero emissions across our own operations by 2035 (scope 1 & 2)
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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