Marks And Spencer

Marks and Spencer's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments (GB)

Marks and Spencer, a UK-based retail trade services company, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Latest Emissions Data:

For 2026, Marks and Spencer reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 201.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 194.0 million kg CO2e. For 2025, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 210.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 175.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.61 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were around 206.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 234.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 7.10 billion kg CO2e.

Historical Emissions:

Looking back, in 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 225.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 20.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 5.20 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 234.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 17.0 million kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

Marks and Spencer has set several ambitious climate targets:

• Net-Zero Targets: The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its own business by 2034/35. Furthermore, it aims for net-zero emissions across its entire value supply chain by 2039/40, with a broader commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2040.
• Near-Term Absolute Reductions (SBTi-approved):
  • Marks and Spencer commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2017 base year.
  • The company also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
  • A near-term target supporting an SBTi-approved target aims for a 34% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025/26.
• Long-Term Absolute Reductions:
  • The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2035 from a FY2017 base year.
  • Similarly, it commits to reduce absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2035 from a FY2017 base year.
  • Marks and Spencer also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2023 base year.
• Other Targets:
  • A target to reduce refrigeration gas carbon emissions by 80% in all M&S operated stores in the UK and ROI by 2025.
  • An aim to improve energy efficiency in UK and ROI stores, offices and distribution centres by 50% per sq ft by 2020 (from a 2016 base year).
  • Commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.

These targets highlight Marks and Spencer's dedication to significant decarbonisation efforts across its operations and supply chain. All stated reduction targets are specifically sourced from Marks and Spencer Group plc.