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ASOS Plc, a leading online fashion retailer, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates extensively across Europe, the United States, and Australia. Founded in 2000, ASOS has established itself in the wearing apparel and furs industry, offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and beauty products. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing the latest trends and styles, catering to a youthful demographic with a unique blend of high-street and designer-inspired pieces.
ASOS stands out in the competitive fashion market through its innovative approach to e-commerce, including a user-friendly website and a strong social media presence. With a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, ASOS has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and enhancing its global reach. As a prominent player in the online fashion landscape, ASOS continues to shape the future of retail with its forward-thinking strategies and customer-centric offerings.
+20 vs industry average
Asos’s score of 54 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Apparel Production has typical carbon intensity
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
As of 2023, ASOS reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,785,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 2,896,000 kg CO2e. There is no Scope 3 data available for 2023. In 2022, ASOS's Scope 1 emissions were around 3,351,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 2,860,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 1,738,708,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 1,513,581,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 3,596,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 3,150,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,506,834,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 contributors in 2021 included purchased goods and services (about 908,377,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 215,192,000 kg CO2e).
ASOS Plc has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. Additionally, ASOS Plc commits to increasing annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by FY2027 and maintaining this through FY2030. For Scope 3, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by FY2030, also from a FY2022 base year. Long-term, ASOS Plc commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year.
Previously, ASOS Plc committed to being carbon neutral in its direct operations (offices, fulfilment centres, deliveries, and returns) from 2025 (covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions), and achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2030. Older SBTi targets included reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 87% per thousand orders fulfilled by FY2030/31 from a FY2018/19 base year, and increasing annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 12% in FY2018/19 to 100% in FY2025/26. They also aimed to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 58.2% on a per million pound value by FY2030/31 from a FY2018/19 base year, and ensure that 66% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services set SBTs by FY2025/26.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
ASOS Plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year.
2030
45% reduction in Scope 1
ASOS Plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 45% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
2050
ASOS Plc commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
ASOS Plc commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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