Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does ASDA score?

Asda reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions via SECR and ESG reports, aligned with GHG Protocol. SECR summaries published for 2022-2024. Scope 1&2 combined were approximately 562,309 tonnes CO2e in 2023, with a 12% reduction in 2024. Emissions are reported using the financial control approach with multi-year tracking. However, the data lacks third-party verification and granular public breakdown of Scope 1 vs Scope 2 in easily accessible form.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does ASDA score?

Asda has reported full Scope 3 emissions since 2022, totalling approximately 25.6 million tonnes CO2e in 2023, down from 27.7 million tonnes in 2022. 98% of emissions sit in Scope 3 with 52% from product supply chains (mainly agriculture). Asda's largest suppliers (covering ~80% of product carbon footprint) are required to share data via EcoVadis. However, product-level data remains a challenge, and Asda acknowledges Scope 3 reduction is a significant ongoing difficulty. The BRC Mondra Coalition

Emissions Trajectory: How does ASDA score?

Asda reports absolute reductions across all scopes: Scope 1-3 emissions down 7% from 2022 to 2023, and down 15% since 2020. Scope 1&2 operational emissions are down 48% since 2015 baseline, with a 12% year-on-year drop in 2024. This is genuine absolute reduction, not intensity-based. However, rapid growth through Asda Express convenience store acquisitions complicates the picture — the 2024 footprint includes new sites not in the 2015 baseline, and SBTi targets needed to be resubmitted to accoun

Energy Source: How does ASDA score?

Asda targeted sourcing 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025, has signed corporate PPAs with wind farms in Scotland and Wales, installed on-site solar at stores, and invested in Bio-LNG for HGV fleet. Electricity-related emissions fell 9% in 2024 partly from a cleaner grid mix. However, the 50% renewable target is modest compared to peers, Asda is not a RE100 member, and the proportion of electricity actually sourced from renewables is not transparently disclosed with current figures

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does ASDA score?

Asda has a structured Natural Resource Stewardship Strategy covering water, biodiversity and soil. In 2024, full LEAF Marque certification was achieved across all UK fresh produce growers (500+ farms), covering biodiversity, water and soil outcomes. Asda publishes specific commodity policies (palm oil — 99.49% RSPO certified, plus soya, timber, seafood). The company funds WRAP-led collective action in Southern Spain and South Africa. Biodiversity guides (Simply Sustainable Biodiversity) are publ

Resource Use & Waste: How does ASDA score?

87.7% of operational waste reused, recycled or redistributed in 2024, up from 86.7% in 2023, targeting 90% by end 2025, with no waste to landfill. 97.5% of own-brand packaging recyclable. Specific packaging innovations include: vacuum-packed beef mince (-60% packaging, -43 tonnes plastic), lighter Prosecco bottles (-26.5 tonnes glass), and cardboard laundry capsule boxes. Asda launched sale of refurbished TVs in a UK supermarket first. FareShare/Olio partnership for food waste. However, limited

Water Impact: How does ASDA score?

Asda has a dedicated water strategy as part of its Natural Resource Stewardship approach. The company is a WRAP Courtauld 2030 signatory with a target to source 50% of fresh food from areas with sustainable water management. Asda funds the WRAP Water Stewardship in Southern Spain project — a critical sourcing region accounting for 33% of its fruit/veg imports. The Water Sensitive Farming Initiative (funded by Asda, delivered by Norfolk Rivers Trust) supports on-farm water improvements in UK supp

Targets & Commitments: How does ASDA score?

Asda has a net-zero operations target by 2040 and net-zero value chain by 2050. A 50% Scope 1&2 reduction target by 2025 from 2015 baseline is nearly met (48% achieved). In 2022, Asda committed to SBTi and submitted targets including FLAG targets. Targets were validated by SBTi in 2024 but were not published on the SBTi website due to the expanded Asda Express estate making them no longer reflective of the business footprint. Both near-term and net-zero targets were subsequently removed by SBTi.

Transparency & Accountability: How does ASDA score?

Asda has published five annual ESG reports (2020-2024), reporting with reference to GRI Standards. SECR summaries published annually. TCFD-aligned climate-related financial disclosures extracted from annual report (FY23). Awarded Sustainable Fitch ESG rating of 3 in 2024. Documents publicly available on corporate website covering SECR, ESG, animal welfare, nature policies, commodity sourcing policies. General Counsel/Company Secretary leads ESG oversight. However, Asda is privately held (Issa br

Controversies & Red Flags: How does ASDA score?

Starting at 8. George at Asda was subject to a CMA greenwashing investigation (launched July 2022) alongside ASOS and Boohoo, examining potentially misleading environmental claims on its 'George for Good' fashion range. In March 2024, the CMA secured undertakings committing Asda to use only accurate and clear green claims. No finding of infringement was made, but the investigation itself and required undertakings represent a regulatory action (-2). Additionally, Asda's SBTi commitments (both nea

ASDA Sustainability Score: 34/100

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ASDA·Retail (non-fashion)·Leeds, UK·Founded 1965·Last verified 22 April 2026

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Below expectationsPending Review

Asda reports comprehensive carbon and resource data but lacks third-party verification on emissions and has lost SBTi validation—a critical credibility blow. Scope 3 dominates its footprint (98% of 25.6Mt CO2e), yet product-level decarbonisation remains elusive. A 2024 CMA greenwashing investigation and removal of climate targets expose gaps between reporting volume and actual commitment.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.

48 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

48 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 48) = 48.0

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.7

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

34 / 100

The ten questions

Where ASDA is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Resource Use & Waste (6/10, 6/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Controversies & Red Flags (3/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

20 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported

Net-Zero Carbon strategy page

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Where ASDA is strong, and where it isn't.

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Where ASDA sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

ASDA's score over time.

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