Tesco

Tesco

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+0.40 -55
Industry: Food Retailers
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2018

Incorporated in 1919, the company is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, and is recognized for its prominent role in a variety of business categories. The areas of focus include grocery retailing, general merchandise retailing, and clothing retailing, offering a diverse range of products to consumers. Among the most noteworthy brands under this company's umbrella are Tesco, which is used as a general brand for a wide range of products encompassing both food and non-food items; F&F, a fashion brand that provides clothing, footwear, and accessories; Tesco Finest, a premium food brand; and Tesco Everyday Value, which caters to budget-conscious consumers by offering affordable food and household items. While products and services are available in several markets, the most important countries where they are sold include the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe, with countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic being key markets. Additionally, Thailand was a significant market through Tesco Lotus until the business was sold in 2021. (Powered by AI)

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Tesco

Food deserts are areas lacking affordable, nutritious options due to a scarcity of nearby supermarkets or grocery stores1,2. In the UK, about 1.2 Mn people live in such areas, with higher concentrations in places like Marfleet (Hull) with 13,730 r...

Rasheed S. March 21st, 2024
40 ratings
Tesco

In the retail industry, economies of scale enable price-reducing unit costs, offering lower prices and improved products1. Retail stores also offer an incredible inventory of products in one place and allow customers to see what they're buying up ...

Ajay A. February 29th, 2024
30 ratings
Tesco

In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is ca...

Harsh S. February 5th, 2024
22 ratings
Tesco

Minorities, because of their status and lack of representation, might experience hostility, discrimination, and violence in the workplace1. According to a survey, 13% of people reported missing a job opportunity due to ethnicity, and 50% faced dis...

Renu R. January 23rd, 2024
18 ratings
Tesco

A gender-balanced workforce is represented by a 40-60% ratio of men and women1;pxii. Women’s underrepresentation limits economic development squanders human potential, and leads to an unequal share of economic growth benefits2. Increasing women'...

Ajay A. January 18th, 2024
20 ratings
Tesco

Around 1.3 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of food is wasted globally each year1. Of the food produced globally, an estimated 169 Mn t (13%) is lost upstream during the harvest, while ~221 Mn t (17%) is wasted downstream, in households, food services, and...

Ramee B. November 16th, 2023
45 ratings
Tesco

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes...

Feyisayo Favour F. November 1st, 2023
20 ratings
Tesco

The conversion of land for agriculture and resource extraction destroys natural habitats, fragments ecosystems, reduces wilderness, and causes deforestation, thus leading to the displacement and extinction of species1. About 5 million (Mn) hectare...

Afolabi B. November 27th, 2023
26 ratings
Tesco

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher rate of consumer spending3. It reduces poverty as it p...

Mubarak L. September 27th, 2023
18 ratings
Tesco

Over 71 million tonnes (t) of packaging waste is produced annually1. Containers and packaging including plastics, paper, glass, and metal have a short lifespan as they are typically discarded the year they are bought2. Unrecycled packaging wastes ...

Oyelakin M. June 8th, 2023
32 ratings

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