Argos
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 carbon emissions of approximately 98,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, with no data available for Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 135,000 kg CO2e in 2023 for Scope 1 emissions in Colombia. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. Historically, Argos has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant emissions reported in previous years. For instance, in 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 4,850,000 kg CO2e in the Dominican Republic and 9,638,000 kg CO2e in Haiti. The total emissions for 2022 across all scopes reached approximately 14,010,618,000 kg CO2e globally. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Argos is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, as evidenced by its participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and other climate-related frameworks. The emissions data is sourced from Grupo Argos S.A., the parent company, indicating a corporate commitment to transparency and accountability in environmental performance.
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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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