LONDON – Fast fashion retailer ASOS has published its Carbon 2020 Progress Report for 2018-19, in which it reflects on efforts to mitigate carbon emissions at its sites, those associated with delivery and returns and those relating to packaging.
With exponential growth since 2015, which coincided with the launch of its Carbon strategy, the company has battled to reduce carbon emissions intensity despite volumes of CO2 increasing across its operations.
Notably, the establishment of a new fulfilment centre in Atlanta, Georgia – whilst causing a temporary spike in emissions – is part of long-term plans to serve US customers more closely, mitigating air freight and its substantial environmental impact.
