- Reducing Scope 3 emissions throughout the value chain.
- Reducing waste sent to landfill or incineration.
- Improving supplier sustainability performance.
- Increasing the proportion of sustainable, ethically sourced products.
- Managing transport-related emissions.
Arco Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arco Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.6K tonnes CO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 2.2K tonnes CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.0K tonnes CO2e (2023); Scope 3: 152 tonnes CO2e (2023). 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
3.6K tonnes CO2e (2022)
2023
Water Usage
10.5K m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
1.0K tonnes (2023)
2023
Energy Use
13.7M kWh (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 2.2K tonnes CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0K tonnes CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 152 tonnes CO2e (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.6K tonnes CO2e (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Expanded responsible choice collection of products to approximately 3,100 SKUs (Jul’23), accounting for 5% of sales.
- Switched to threads manufactured from 100% recycled PET bottles, reducing carbon emissions and plastic waste.
- Launched a new workwear range with more responsible credentials, reducing carbon emissions and water usage by up to 53% and 45% respectively.
- Introduced new mailing bags made from 80% recycled polythene, resulting in a 35% reduction in plastic use.
- Redesigned own-brand footwear packaging using lightweight post-consumer waste recycled cardboard, reducing carbon intensity by up to 30%.
- Reduced total carbon footprint of textiles reported from 2019 to 2022 by 31%.
- Offered recycling solutions at 103 customer sites.
- Invested in polyester recycling start-up Stuff4Life to create a circular supply chain for polyester.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 from buildings and owned vehicles by 5.5%
- Reduce waste sent to landfill to nil
- Reduce packaging cost by 5% vs baseline
- Reduce delivery intensity by 5%
📅 Medium-term
- Scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions < 2038 tonnes CO2e by 2030
- Achieve near-term science-based target by 2035, including reduction in Scope 3 emissions
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyClimate ChangeEthical SourcingColleague WellbeingCommunity Engagement