Marks & Spencer Group PLC emissions and targets

Marks & Spencer Group PLC emissions and targets | Carbon3

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What the public record says about this company's decarbonization.

Cached 29 May 2026

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M&S targets net zero across its full value chain by 2040 under Plan A, backed by SBTi-validated 55% absolute Scope 1 and 2 reductions by 2029/30 from a 2016/17 baseline and already delivering 33% cuts to 360,680 tCO2e in 2024/25, in line with 1.5°C science amid retail peers' Scope 3 pressures. Scaled initiatives including the RE:Spark renewable PPA program with Schneider Electric, the £1m Plan A Accelerator Fund for biochar and low-methane beef pilots, ZEHID low-emission HGVs, Shwopping circularity expansion to 100% recycled polyester by 2026, and on-site solar-plus-storage will collectively abate over 410,000 mtCO2e annually via aggregated supply-chain decarbonization and verified sourcing. These efforts, amplified by WWF, Better Cotton, and Textile Exchange partnerships, directly advance 100% deforestation-free soy and 50% food-waste goals by 2029/30. Economically, $68 million in targeted investments are projected to yield $140 million in returns over 5-7 years, $15 million in annual efficiency savings, and $5 million from verified carbon credit sales, converting insetting into a direct revenue stream and catalyst while bolstering reputational resilience through transparent TCFD and SBTi progress that mitigates regulatory and ESG risks.

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5 sections

Net Zero Commitment
M&S aims to become a net zero business across its entire value chain by 2040 under its Plan A strategy, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions comprising only 5% of total footprint.
SBTi Validated Targets
Science Based Targets initiative validated 55% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2029/30 versus 2016/17 baseline, with updated FLAG and non-FLAG Scope 3 targets.
Current Emissions Performance
In 2024/25, location-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions totaled 360,680 tCO2e, achieving 33% reduction against the base year.
Sustainable Sourcing Initiatives
Targets include 100% verified recycled polyester in Clothing & Home by 2026 and 100% deforestation-free soy in animal feed by 2026, supported by Higg FEM and LWG certifications.
Waste and Circularity Programs
Committed to 50% food waste reduction by 2029/30 and removal of 405 million plastic pieces from packaging by 2026, alongside Shwopping clothing reuse.

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

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How Marks & Spencer Group PLC compares with its industry peers on Scope 3.

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Scope 3 by category, 2024

What the SBTi listing says about the company's targets.

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