Decoupling emissions from growth
The A rating follows our reduction in absolute operational carbon emissions of 8.2% since 2015/16.
We're especially proud that our recent performance shows a 'decoupling' of emissions from growth. For example, we're now using 11.6% less electricity than we did in 2005, despite growing our operations by 54.2%.
We will continue to accelerate the shift to operating as a low carbon business through the low carbon tech we use at stores and depots, our roll out of LED lighting, and the liquid natural gas and liquid and biomethane we use in our dual-fuel vehicle fleet.
Committed to cutting carbon
Our A-list status reflects our commitment on carbon emissions: a pledge to reduce our operational carbon by 30% in absolute terms, and 65% in relative terms, compared to 2005/06.