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Waitrose

Waitrose & Partners, a prominent British supermarket chain, is headquartered in Bracknell, GB. Established in 1904, it has grown to become a key player in the UK grocery industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service. The company operates primarily in the retail sector, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, premium groceries, and household essentials. Waitrose distinguishes itself through its focus on ethically sourced products and a strong emphasis on sustainability. With a reputation for high-quality food and exceptional customer experience, it has secured a loyal customer base. Notable achievements include its recognition as one of the UK's leading supermarkets, consistently ranking high in customer satisfaction surveys. As part of the John Lewis Partnership, Waitrose continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences, solidifying its position in the competitive retail landscape.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Waitrose's score of 42 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Waitrose's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Waitrose reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,337,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 105,910,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 15,207,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 135,704,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 117,694,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 24,436,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Waitrose has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, aiming to enhance sustainability practices across its operations. As a leading retailer in Great Britain, Waitrose is positioned to influence industry standards and contribute to broader climate action efforts.

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20212022
Scope 1
135,704,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
117,694,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
24,436,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waitrose's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Waitrose is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waitrose is not committed to any 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.

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

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