Tesco Plc
Industry Group: Food Retailers
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:TSCO
Tesco is one of the largest food retailers in the world, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. It recently sold its Asia business. According to Kantar, Tesco is the market leader in the UK with a share around 27%, roughly double that of Asda or Sainsbury's. Tesco operates a core supermarket business in addition to convenience and neighborhood outlets. With a 35% digital market share in the UK, the company holds a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivering industries with the landmark GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Retailers 40 out of 192
Universe
Global Universe 3063 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Plc |
17.8
Low
|
40 out of 192 |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV |
19.8
Low
|
58 out of 192 |
| Loblaw Cos. Ltd. |
20.4
Medium
|
66 out of 192 |
| Woolworths Group Ltd. |
20.8
Medium
|
71 out of 192 |
| Avenue Supermarts Ltd. |
30.1
High
|
176 out of 192 |
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