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.
-3 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 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Selfridges's reported carbon emissions
Selfridges, a UK-based retailer in the "Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods" sector, has been reporting its carbon emissions across various scopes. For the reporting year 2023, Selfridges reported approximately 10.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions combined. This is a reduction from previous years, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 totalling approximately 10.3 million kg CO2e and in 2021 amounting to approximately 10.6 million kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were approximately 2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 8.5 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 8.3 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8.5 million kg CO2e. Selfridges reported a total of approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2019, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 12.1 million kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 14 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 257.4 million kg CO2e, resulting in a combined total of approximately 273.7 million kg CO2e for that year. While the most recent data primarily focuses on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, there is an indication of Scope 3 emissions being reported in 2018. The company has indicated that Scope 3 data points for "purchased goods and services" and "upstream transportation and distribution" were missing in its latest reporting. Selfridges's climate commitments and reduction targets are cascaded from its corporate family. Specifically, their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets are inherited from Selfridges & Co. Limited, which is at cascade level 1. Similarly, their Climate Pledge commitments are also sourced from Selfridges & Co. Limited. Further details on their specific reduction initiatives and targets are available in their sustainability reports.
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Selfridges’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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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