Art Discovery Limited, a prominent player in the online art marketplace, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leading platform for independent artists and art enthusiasts, facilitating the discovery and purchase of unique artworks. Specialising in original art, Art Discovery Limited offers a diverse range of products, including paintings, sculptures, and photography, all curated to ensure quality and authenticity. What sets them apart is their commitment to supporting emerging artists while providing buyers with a seamless and personalised shopping experience. With a strong market position, Art Discovery Limited has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to art sales, making it a go-to destination for art lovers seeking distinctive pieces that resonate with their individual tastes.
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In 2023, Art Discovery Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,466,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,264,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion (951,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (313,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (1,183,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounted for about 26,802,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 28,466,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commuting (about 13,868,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 4,182,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, emissions data for the UK indicated total emissions of around 172,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 83,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at about 87,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were primarily from fuel and energy-related activities, contributing around 205,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Art Discovery Limited has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company operates without cascaded emissions data from a parent organization, maintaining its own reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,819,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 34,078,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 26,238,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
Art Discovery Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 49% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Art Discovery Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
