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 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Selfridges & Co. Limited has set ambitious climate commitments, focusing on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Selfridges commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 64% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% by the same year. Furthermore, Selfridges plans for 10% of its suppliers, covering logistics and capital goods, to have Science-Based Targets by 2024. In a more recent commitment, Selfridges has also set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2030, while increasing the percentage of suppliers with science-based targets to 70% by FY2029. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as classified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Selfridges is a current subsidiary of Selfridges & Co. Limited, and all climate commitments and targets are cascaded from this parent organization. The company has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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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.