Argos Sustainability Profile
Argos, officially known as Argos Limited, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Colorado. Established in 1973, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on home goods, electronics, and toys. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, Argos has become synonymous with convenience, offering a unique click-and-collect service that enhances the shopping experience. Over the years, Argos has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its digital catalogue and the expansion of its online platform. The retailer is renowned for its extensive range of products, competitive pricing, and commitment to customer service. As a subsidiary of Sainsbury's, Argos continues to solidify its market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in the UK.
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Argos's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Argos reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 98,000 kg CO2e in Colombia, a decrease from about 135,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for these years. For the global operations in 2023, Argos reported an intensity of Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 111,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cement produced, with Scope 3 emissions intensity at approximately 8.68e-06 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. In 2022, Argos's total emissions were significant, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 8,812,826,788 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 385,000,859 kg CO2e globally. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of around 4,812,791,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across all scopes. Despite these figures, Argos has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company is part of Grupo Argos S.A., which influences its emissions reporting and performance metrics. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies moving forward.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,073,027,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 336,482,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,045,877,000 | 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 |
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Argos's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Argos's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 17% last year and increased by approximately 19% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Argos's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Argos has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
