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AO World plc
AO World's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, AO World completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AO World has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into AO World's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAO World amounted to22,550metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AO Worldincreased by 1.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
AO World's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AO World's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of AO World were 19,943 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has AO World reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, AO World's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), AO World's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AO World's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are AO World's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, AO World reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 514 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,607 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has AO World reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, AO World's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 29.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), AO World's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 10.94% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does AO World use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, AO World reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
AO World's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into AO World's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, AO World reported 1,470,970 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of AO World includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
AO World's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AO World's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, AO World reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,470,970 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 31.57%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.43%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), AO World's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AO World's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AO World disclose?
In 2025, AO World reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of AO World's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to AO World's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,001,762 tCOâ‚‚e(68.39%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 454,472 tCOâ‚‚e(31.03%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,278 tCOâ‚‚e(0.36%)
AO World's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AO World’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, AO World reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,943 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,472 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
AO World's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AO World's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, AO World reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.08, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does AO World rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, AO World ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places AO World among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into AO World's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, AO World reported a total carbon footprint of 1,493,520 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.66% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to AO World's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.34%.a