Selfridges, officially known as Selfridges & Co., is a renowned British department store headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1909, it has become a cornerstone of the retail trade services industry, focusing on a diverse range of products, including fashion, beauty, homeware, and luxury goods.
With a commitment to exceptional customer service and a unique shopping experience, Selfridges stands out through its innovative store designs and exclusive product offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the first department store to introduce a personal shopping service.
As a leader in the retail sector, Selfridges is celebrated for its iconic flagship store on Oxford Street and its dedication to sustainability and ethical practices, solidifying its position as a market leader in the competitive retail landscape.
-2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Selfridges's reported carbon emissions
Selfridges, a UK-based retail trade services company, has disclosed its carbon emissions data for several years. For 2023, the company reported total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10.52 million kg CO2e. This is comprised of approximately 2.004 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 8.511 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (location-based).
In 2022, Selfridges's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 10.294 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2.019 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8.275 million kg CO2e.
The previous year, 2021, saw total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 10.631 million kg CO2e, including approximately 2.116 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 8.515 million kg CO2e for Scope 2.
In 2020, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 9.952 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1.903 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 8.049 million kg CO2e for Scope 2.
Prior to these years, in 2019, Selfridges reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 14.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 12.1 million kg CO2e.
In 2018, Selfridges reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.44 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13.972 million kg CO2e, with a total of approximately 22.44 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Scope 3 emissions for 2018 were reported as approximately 257.391 million kg CO2e.
Selfridges's emissions data is cascaded from Selfridges Retail Limited, where it acts as a current subsidiary (cascade level 2). Targets related to SBTi and the Climate Pledge are cascaded from Selfridges & Co. Limited (cascade level 1). The company's sustainability report for 2023-2024 is referenced for this data. Specific reduction targets or achievements for Selfridges are not detailed in the provided information.
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Selfridges’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Selfridges & Co. Limited
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Selfridges & Co. LimitedUN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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