Tesco PLC
Tesco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Tesco 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).
However, Tesco has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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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 Tesco's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tesco amounted to 1,384,723 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tesco decreased by 7.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Tesco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tesco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tesco were 802,425 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tesco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tesco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tesco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Tesco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Tesco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,497 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 582,298 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Tesco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tesco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 32.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tesco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tesco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Tesco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Tesco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Tesco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Tesco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Tesco reported 531,254 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 2025 disclosure of Tesco includes a breakdown across 0 of 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
Tesco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tesco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Tesco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 531,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tesco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tesco's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tesco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tesco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Tesco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Tesco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Tesco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 802,425 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 88,087 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Tesco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tesco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Tesco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.41 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Tesco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Tesco ranked 9 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Tesco is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Tesco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Tesco reported a total carbon footprint of 1,915,977 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.16% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Tesco's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 41.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.39%. a