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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.
+42 vs industry average
John Lewis Partnership plc’s score of 78 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, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025. The company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 92,592,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 106,555,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 14,428,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, Scope 1 emissions were about 103,299,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 106,707,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 14,876,000 kg CO2e.
John Lewis Partnership plc is committed to various climate initiatives, with several targets recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, as recognised by the SBTi.
Near-term targets, as set by the SBTi with a base year of FY2020, include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by FY2030. 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. The SBTi also outlines a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year, and to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025.
Long-term targets, also set by the SBTi with a FY2020 base year, include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2035 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050. Furthermore, John Lewis Partnership plc aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by FY2035 and absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by FY2050.
Internally, John Lewis Partnership plc has committed to an absolute energy reduction within its physical estate of 25% by 2028 from a 2018 baseline. The company also aims for net-zero emissions across its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035.
2035
72% reduction in Scope 1
2030
60% reduction in Scope 1
Overall Net-Zero Target John Lewis Partnership commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FY2050. Near-Term Targets E…
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
Overall Net-Zero Target John Lewis Partnership commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FY2050. Near-Term Targets E…
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