- Scope 3 emissions from the supply chain
- Waste reduction in operations
- Increasing recycled content in packaging
Qurate Retail Group (QRG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Qurate Retail Group (QRG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 13.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 51.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.6M tCO2e/year (partial disclosure). 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
65.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2022
Renewable Energy
5.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
253.0K m3/year (withdrawn)
2022
Waste
5.8K tons/year (international operations)
2022
Energy Use
222.8K MWh/year
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). | 13.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 51.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6M tCO2e/year (partial disclosure) |
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 | 65.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2021 | 333.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 74.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 26% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, exceeding the 2022 target of 14%
- 33% reduction in average GHG emissions intensity per package shipped, exceeding the 2025 target
- QVC Germany offset emissions for 100% of its grid electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Eliminate all single-use plastic bottles from QRG Fulfillment Centers worldwide by 2023
- Evaluate the feasibility of zero waste to landfill in U.S. fulfillment centers by 2022
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce average emissions intensity per package shipped by 20% from a 2018 baseline by 2025
- Increase recycled content of outbound overpack fiber packaging to 60% and plastic to 25% by 2025
- Spotlight 500 underrepresented small businesses by 2025
- Complete 100,000 team member volunteer hours by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2018 baseline by 2030
- Increase recycled content of proprietary brands packaging to 60% in fiber materials and 25% in plastics by 2030
- Achieve gender parity (50% women) at the director+ level worldwide by 2023
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting Our EnvironmentChampioning Empowerment & BelongingCurating Product Responsibly