Ocado Retail Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading online grocery retailer that has revolutionised the way consumers shop for food and household essentials. Founded in 2000, Ocado has established itself as a pioneer in the e-commerce grocery sector, leveraging advanced technology and innovative logistics solutions to deliver a seamless shopping experience.
Specialising in online grocery delivery, Ocado offers a wide range of products, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and household items, all sourced from trusted suppliers. Its unique automated fulfilment centres and sophisticated delivery network set it apart from traditional retailers. With a strong market position, Ocado has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major supermarket chains and a commitment to sustainability, making it a key player in the UK grocery industry.
+27 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ocado Retail Limited's reported carbon emissions
Ocado Retail Limited is committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, aligning with a 1.5°C warming pathway. The company has set ambitious targets, including a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (specifically energy and industry) by FY2030, using FY2021 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Ocado Retail Limited aims for a 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions by FY2030, with a commitment to no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. Looking further ahead, the company has a net-zero target, committing to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2040 from the FY2021 baseline, and a 72% reduction in FLAG Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. For the reporting year 2024, Ocado Retail Limited reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 126,870 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 251,910 kg CO2e. Emissions data for Scope 3 were not fully disclosed for this period. The company's climate commitments are cascaded from its ultimate parent organisation, S&P Global.
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Ocado Retail Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2040
90% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2021 base year
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Ocado Group plc
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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