Asda says it has continued to reduce its scope 1-3 carbon emissions, dropping by seven per cent last year in comparison to 2022.

In the supermarket’s 2023 Brighter Living Report, which outlines the progress it has made towards its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals over the past calendar year, it said that emissions had declined by 15 per cent compared to 2020.

As part of its ESG targets, the retailer now requires its highest carbon impact suppliers to share their sustainability progress through an assessment platform.

The company has increased the proportion of own brand packaging that can be recycled by three per cent, meaning that 96 per cent of its packaging is now recyclable. Asda says it is on track to meet its 100 per cent target by 2025.

During 2023, Asda said it donated more than 4,000 tonnes of surplus food and continued to reduce food waste through partnerships with FareShare and Olio.

Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda, said that the company had made investments and laid the foundations to build a “bigger and better” Asda.

“Our fourth ESG report outlines the progress we’ve made in the last year, with our new strategies and targets not only matching the ambitions of the business, but also tackling the areas that matter most to our customers and stakeholders,” he added. “Through this programme, we will continue to demonstrate our commitment to building a sustainable business for the long term.”

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