John Lewis Partnership plc, commonly known as John Lewis, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1864, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, operating a diverse range of department stores and supermarkets under the John Lewis and Waitrose brands. With a strong presence across the UK, John Lewis Partnership is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, offering a unique selection of products from fashion and home goods to groceries. The partnership model, which allows employees to share in the profits, sets it apart in the competitive retail landscape. Notable achievements include its reputation for innovation in retail and a loyal customer base, positioning John Lewis Partnership as a trusted name in British retail.
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John Lewis Partnership plc's score of 75 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, John Lewis Partnership plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,592,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 106,555,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 14,428,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain. The company has set ambitious targets as part of its climate commitments. By FY2030, John Lewis Partnership aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% from a FY2020 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 42%. 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. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. John Lewis Partnership is also focused on eliminating fossil fuels by 2030 and has set a target for no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. These initiatives demonstrate the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for sustainability.
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2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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Scope 1 | 202,094,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 43,594,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 60,778,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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John Lewis Partnership plc is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.