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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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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

4

Industry Benchmark

John Lewis Partnership plc's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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John Lewis Partnership plc's reported carbon emissions

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. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by FY2050, with a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. Additionally, John Lewis Partnership is committed to eliminating fossil fuels by 2030 and achieving no deforestation in its supply chain by FY2025. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate the company's dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
202,094,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
43,594,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
60,778,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. John Lewis Partnership plc's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for John Lewis Partnership plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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