Ocado
Ocado Group, headquartered in Great Britain, is a pioneering online grocery retailer and technology company, founded in 2000. Specialising in the delivery of groceries, Ocado has revolutionised the e-commerce landscape with its advanced automated warehouses and cutting-edge logistics solutions. The company operates primarily in the UK but has expanded its reach through international partnerships, providing a unique shopping experience that combines convenience with a vast selection of products. Notable milestones include the launch of its proprietary Ocado Smart Platform, which enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Recognised for its innovative approach, Ocado has established itself as a leader in the online grocery sector, consistently achieving high customer loyalty and satisfaction ratings. With a commitment to sustainability and technology-driven solutions, Ocado continues to shape the future of grocery shopping.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ocado's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Ocado's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ocado's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ocado, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 113,844,000 kg CO2e, comprising 93,267,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 21,145,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to 154,962,000 kg CO2e, which includes various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and downstream leased assets. Ocado has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. The company’s emissions intensity measures indicate a focus on improving efficiency, with a reported intensity of 0.00422 tonnes CO2e per 100,000 orders for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023. Overall, while specific reduction targets are not outlined, Ocado's ongoing emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their environmental impact and a commitment to sustainability practices within the grocery retail sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,530,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,613,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ocado is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
