Ocado Group PLC
Ocado Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ocado Group 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).
Ocado Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ocado Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ocado Group amounted to 125,707 metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ocado Group increased by 9.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Ocado Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ocado Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ocado Group were 103,957 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ocado Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ocado Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ocado Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Ocado Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ocado Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 895 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 21,750 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Ocado Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ocado Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ocado Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Ocado Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ocado Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Ocado Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ocado Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ocado Group reported 162,057 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Ocado Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Ocado Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ocado Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ocado Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 162,057 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 85.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Ocado Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Ocado Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 28.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ocado Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ocado Group disclose?
In 2024, Ocado Group reported emissions for 9 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 Ocado Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ocado Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 35,242 tCO₂e (21.75%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 30,996 tCO₂e (19.13%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 29,500 tCO₂e (18.2%)
Ocado Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ocado Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ocado Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 103,957 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,542 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 67.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ocado Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ocado Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ocado Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 67.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.79, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ocado Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ocado Group ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Ocado Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Ocado Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ocado Group reported a total carbon footprint of 287,764 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.27% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Ocado Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 56.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 36.13%.a