ASOS sustainability score: 21/100

ASOS reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of ~5,681 tCO2e for FY2023 with multi-year decline tracking. Data appears in annual reports but lacks third-party verification. Operations represent <1% of total emissions; supply chain dominates. UK-only disclosure in some sources.

Total emissions estimated at ~2.02 million tCO2e for FY2022 with >99% from supply chain. ASOS mapped some Scope 3 categories and uses Higg FEM for supplier reporting, but emissions data has not been updated since FY2022 and is unverified. Global, complex supply chain.

Operational emissions declined FY2021-2023 but represent <1% of total. Total CO2 emissions increased 2021 to 2022. Company abandoned 2030 net-zero target and shifted to 2050, weakening ambition. No emissions update since FY2022. New 2024 absolute targets replace intensity-based goals; progress unclear.

ASOS joined RE100 in 2025 with 100% renewable electricity target by FY2027 and 45% Scope 1+2 reduction by 2030. Current renewable energy percentage is undisclosed. No documented on-site generation or PPAs. Transition trajectory cannot be verified.

Good On You found no evidence of biodiversity protection actions in supply chain. No quantified nature footprint, TNFD disclosure, or deforestation-free commitment. ASOS named in 'Dirty Fashion' report for supply chain links to viscose plants causing environmental damage. 70%+ garments use virgin polyester and conventional cotton.

Circular design training and 95% recycled packaging targets by FY26 announced. 30% own-brand materials are 'more sustainable.' Core business remains linear fast fashion. <5% returned/excess stock repurposed. Landfill waste increased year-on-year in 2022. No take-back or repair programme.

ASOS does not disclose water consumption or supply chain wastewater management. No water reduction targets or manufacturing water usage disclosed. Member of ZDHC (chemicals) only. Named in 'Dirty Fashion' for supply chain links to water pollution at viscose plants in India and Indonesia.

SBTi-validated targets set against FY2022 base: 45% absolute Scope 1+2 reduction by 2030, 42% Scope 3 reduction by 2030, 90% absolute by 2050. Shifted from intensity-based to absolute targets; moved net-zero from 2030 to 2050. No offsets until 2050. Progress reporting lapsed since FY2022.

Sustainability Committee at board level; publishes annual reports with FWI strategy and KPIs. Shares supplier lists on Open Supply Hub. Emissions data not updated since FY2022; progress on multiple targets unclear. Described as hard to find on website. Sustainalytics rates ESG management as 'Average.'

CMA greenwashing investigation (2022-2024) resulted in formal undertakings; ASOS forced to change green claims and drop 'Responsible Edit' branding. Changing Markets Foundation found 89% of ASOS green claims were misleading. Named in 'Dirty Fashion' for supply chain environmental damage. No climate lobbying concerns identified.