John Lewis Partnership plc
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2025, John Lewis Partnership plc reported significant carbon emissions, totalling 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 emissions. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in environmental impact reporting. The company has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term goals include a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, alongside a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Additionally, John Lewis Partnership is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 30.3% and has set a target of no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. Long-term targets are equally ambitious, with a goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by FY2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2050, both from a FY2020 baseline. The company also aims to reduce Scope 1 FLAG emissions by 72% by FY2035 and Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 72% by FY2050. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate John Lewis Partnership's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint effectively.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 202,094,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 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 |
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