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Tesco PLC

Common Name
Tesco
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
340,000
Ticker
TSCO
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Tesco PLC is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen as a market stall and now headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. As the UK'...

Tesco's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2025, Tesco has disclosed 7 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Tesco's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-60%a
2025
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-85%a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-55%a
2032
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-39%a
2032
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-90%a
2035
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-72%a
2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-90%a
2050
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. Tesco's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Tesco's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2025, Tesco has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a

Does Tesco have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2025, Tesco has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a

Tesco's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2035, compared to a baseline of 2,336,542 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2015.a

As of 2025, Tesco is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 72.69% of the planned reduction.a

Tesco's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20152025203020350600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MBaselineCurrent (-65%)Target 2035 (-90%)
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