Tesco

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Tesco plc is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, offering a wide range of products and services across various sectors.

Positive signals

Tesco has implemented sustainable packaging solutions to reduce waste and improve recycling, and has made commitments to reduce its use of plastic packaging, although progress has been gradual.

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Tesco uses 100% renewable electricity across its operations and plans to install solar panels on 100 UK stores over the next three years, further supporting its transition to low-carbon energy sources.

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Tesco achieved a 61% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by the end of February 2023, surpassing its 2025 target of 60%, and became one of the first companies globally to set validated science-based targets on all greenhouse gas emissions across its full group value chain, including those from forests, land, and agriculture.

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Tesco sources up to 796,000 tonnes of fresh produce from local farmers annually to reduce emissions from international sourcing, and has implemented a rail service from Spain that cuts emissions by around 76% compared to lorries, saving approximately 4,500 tonnes of CO2.

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Tesco has rolled out 278 additional electric delivery vans in the UK, moved to lower-emission refrigerant gases in its chilled distribution network, and installed heat pumps in most of its UK Express stores and some European locations.

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Concerns

Retained pay dispute with employees

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Worker rights abuses in supply chain

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Fire and rehire practices leading to lower pay for employees

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Legal battle over employee rights regarding pay

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Legal ruling against fire and rehire practices

HIGH
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