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Retail Trade Services
GB
updated 6 months ago

Tesco Stores Limited

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Tesco Stores Limited, commonly known as Tesco, is a leading British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1919, Tesco has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, with a significant presence in Europe and Asia. The company operates in the retail industry, focusing on food and drink, clothing, electronics, and household goods. Tesco is renowned for its commitment to quality and value, offering a diverse range of products, including its popular private label ranges. The retailer has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering the Clubcard loyalty programme, which has transformed customer engagement. With a strong market position, Tesco continues to innovate in areas like online shopping and sustainability, solidifying its reputation as a trusted choice for millions of customers.

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86

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Tesco Stores Limited's score of 86 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tesco Stores Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Tesco PLC

Tesco Stores Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Tesco PLC, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data down to its subsidiaries. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Tesco PLC has set ambitious climate targets and initiatives that influence Tesco Stores Limited's commitments. These include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its operations. As part of its climate strategy, Tesco PLC has committed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, although specific targets for Tesco Stores Limited have not been detailed. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations. In summary, while Tesco Stores Limited does not currently report specific emissions data, it is guided by the broader climate commitments and reduction initiatives of its parent company, Tesco PLC, which are designed to address climate change and promote environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
1,345,507,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,064,460,000
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
-
-

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tesco Stores Limited's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tesco Stores Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Stores Limited is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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