- Turbulent external environment.
- Highly uncertain economic and geopolitical environment.
- Self-imposed operational issues.
- Lack of meaningful growth and scale in international markets (US, France, Germany).
- Increased cost and complexity in supply chain.
- Underinvestment in marketing.
- Reliance on markdown and promotions.
- CMA investigation into green claims.
- Increased return rates.
- Higher inventory levels.
ASOS Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, ASOS Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.8K tCO2e (location based). By scope: Scope 1: 3.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 11.5K tCO2e (location based); Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e (FY21). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
14.8K tCO2e (location based)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.5K tCO2e (location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e (FY21) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.8K tCO2e (location based) |
| 2021 | 1.3M tCO2e (2018/19 baseline) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Rolled out an energy management system across all key operational sites.
- Over 70% of Tier 1 and 22% of Tier 4 factories by volume completed the Higg FEM.
- Launched a partnership with Maersk for inbound goods, developing a sustainability roadmap.
- Engaged over 300 partner brands through a sustainability self-assessment questionnaire.
- Developed and rolled out a new sustainable material certification database.
- Expanded approved sustainable materials to include ECONYL® and TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™.
- Completed 536 audits, covering 73% of the supply chain.
- Mapped 75% of the viscose supply chain (Tiers 1-5).
- Removed unnecessary product packaging from Topshop and Topman ranges.
- Launched a partnership with Thrift+ for clothing resale.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions/order by 87% by 2030 vs 2018/19 baseline
- Reduce own-brand product emissions/£profit by 58% by 2030 vs 2018/19 baseline
- Reduce transportation emissions/£profit by 58% by 2030 vs 2018/19 baseline
- Two-thirds of partner brands (by emissions) signed up to setting targets in line with Science Based Targets initiative requirements by 2025
- 100% of own-brand products made from recycled or more sustainable materials by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Over 40% female representation in Technology, Product Management and Data Science roles by 2030
- Zero statistically significant differences in engagement scores and functional attrition rates across all demographics from 2030
- Facilitate programmes for recycling and reuse in key markets by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Be Net Zero by 2030
- Be More Circular by 2030
- Be Transparent by 2030
- Be Diverse by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity & InclusionEthical TradeTransparency