Tag: Asda

Asda updates on ESG performance

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has published its fifth Environmental, Social and Governance Report, updating on the progress made towards its ESG targets last year. Key updates from the report include: Net Zero Carbon A 12% reduction in operational carbon emissions (scope 1&2) since 2023. Asda has now reduced its scope 1&2 carbon footprint by 48% since 2021 – meaning Asda is likely to hit its 2025 goal of a 50% reduction. This reduction was driven by Asda’s investment in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling facilities in 2024 – which significantly cut…

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Supermarkets playing with fire on future of food, says WWF

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s broken food system is causing environmental collapse and creating volatility in supply and price, according to a report by WWF released recently.     Drawing on data from 10 retailers (Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl GB, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose), 2025’s What’s in Store for the Planet report assesses the progress on environmental action of 90% of the UK grocery market and concludes that action on reducing environmental risks is stagnating.   It warns that without decisive action environmental impacts will escalate, threatening food security and…

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Asda creates its first ever charity TikTok Shop for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Retailer launches over 200 products for its Tickled Pink Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Asda announces its first ever charity TikTok shop, selling discounted bundle of pink products with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of breast checking during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Customers will be able to purchase the bundle from Monday 29th September at 9am (Link) before the individual products land in store or online. The bundle features nine family favourites for just £7.17 – a figure representing the 1 in 7 women across the UK who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. All proceeds…

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Emma Willis collaborates with George at Asda to create this year’s BBC Children in Need official tee

Stuart Mitchell

TV presenter Emma Willis has teamed up with George at Asda to design this year’s official BBC Children in Need T-shirt – and it’s finally here. Created with passion, bold style and a touch of punk, Emma’s uplifting design celebrates Pudsey Bear while shining a spotlight on the power of showing up for children and young people across the UK when they need it most. Emma’s challenge was to take on the design of the 2025 T-shirt and now, she’s inviting you to join in by wearing it with pride.…

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Asda launches new sustainable supply chain finance scheme for UK suppliers

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme with Lloyds, as the retailer aims to use financial incentives to drive sustainability progress and performance within its supply chain. Asda will provide access to preferential rates for numerous suppliers on a tiered basis, dependent on sustainability performance against a range of KPIs. Suppliers performing strongly against their sustainability KPIs and sharing their sustainability data will be rewarded with the most preferential terms. Asda have appointed Ecovadis, the global sustainability ratings platform provider, to help them assess and improve their…

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