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Tesco Adopts Carbon Profiling for Seafood Supply Chain
Tesco PLC to Eliminate Unnecessary Toothpaste Packaging
Tesco is an excellent place to work for people with disabilities
Tesco has donated nearly 250,000 euros to cancer patients over the last three years
Tesco donates unsold food to people in need using smart technology
Tesco now sells fruits and vegetables in 100% recyclable packaging
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Verified June 2026 2024ValidatedESG & Sustainability Profile
Key Facts
- • 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom.
- • 2050, and their net zero emissions goals are misaligned with the Paris Agreement but are in line with a business-as-usual scenario.
- • target by 2050, and their net zero emissions goals are misaligned with the Paris Agreement but are in line with a business-as-usual scenario.
Tesco PLC is the major player in the grocery value chain in the UK. It provides food products in stores and online; and operates mobile virtual network. Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom. The company's supply chain includes sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, retail operations, product and packaging development, strategic sourcing, and responsible sourcing, among other things. They have a low ESG risk, medium exposure to material ESG issues, and a strong score in managing those ESG issues. The company faces specific material ESG issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity, human capital, business ethics, and product governance. They have had controversies regarding human rights, animal welfare, bribery and corruption, and...
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Key Insights
Key Insights
Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2050
24 years to achieve
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
Tesco PLC ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
|---|---|---|
Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesScore: A- (2024)Coverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for Tesco PLC. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
6 items6 ESG news items tracked · 6 from KnowESG editorial · 0 from wire sources
Tesco Adopts Carbon Profiling for Seafood Supply Chain
Tesco PLC to Eliminate Unnecessary Toothpaste Packaging
Tesco is an excellent place to work for people with disabilities
Tesco has donated nearly 250,000 euros to cancer patients over the last three years
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