Tesco PLC
Tesco PLC, one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1919, Tesco has evolved from a small market stall into a global supermarket giant, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. The company primarily operates in the grocery and general merchandise sectors, offering a diverse range of products including fresh food, clothing, and household goods. Tesco is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, with unique offerings such as its Clubcard loyalty programme and a strong focus on sustainability. As a market leader, Tesco has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being the first UK retailer to launch an online grocery service. With a robust market position, Tesco continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer needs, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the retail industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Tesco PLC'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Tesco PLC's score of 29 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tesco PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tesco PLC reported a total of approximately 76,600,000,000 kg CO2e in carbon emissions globally. This figure includes 1,039,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 529,470,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 38,453,200,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 29,950,600,000 kg CO2e). In the UK, Tesco's emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 888,676,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This reflects a commitment to reducing carbon intensity, with a reported Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of about 149.4 kg CO2e per square foot. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Tesco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term strategies for carbon footprint reduction. Overall, Tesco's emissions data highlights the scale of its operations and the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,240,871,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,095,671,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 684,079,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Tesco PLC is committed to some 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.
