Selfridges & Co. Limited, commonly known as Selfridges, is a prestigious British department store chain headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge, the company has become a cornerstone of the retail industry, renowned for its innovative approach to shopping and customer experience. Operating primarily in the UK, Selfridges offers a diverse range of products, including luxury fashion, beauty, homeware, and gourmet food. Its unique selling proposition lies in its commitment to exceptional service and a curated selection of high-end brands. Selfridges has consistently maintained a strong market position, celebrated for its iconic flagship store on Oxford Street and its pioneering initiatives in sustainability and retail technology. With a rich history and a focus on quality, Selfridges continues to set trends in the retail landscape.
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Selfridges & Co. Limited's score of 30 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Selfridges & Co. Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its carbon emissions. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 64% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Selfridges is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same target year. In a further commitment to sustainability, Selfridges plans for 10% of its suppliers, based on emissions from logistics and capital goods, to have Science-Based Targets by 2024. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to engage its supply chain in climate action. Selfridges has also established a near-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2030, with a focus on ensuring that 70% of its suppliers covering purchased goods, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution will have science-based targets by FY2029. These commitments reflect Selfridges' alignment with industry standards for climate action, contributing to the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company's climate initiatives are cascaded from its parent organization, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its corporate family.
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Selfridges & Co. Limited 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.