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Recreation and Sports Services
GB
updated a month ago

Art Discovery Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Art Discovery Limited's score of 42 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Art Discovery Limited's reported carbon emissions

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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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,819,000
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Scope 2
34,078,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
26,238,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Art Discovery Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Art Discovery Limited's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Art Discovery Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Art Discovery Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Art Discovery Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Employee Commuting
49%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
31%
Business Travel
15%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
Franchises
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Art Discovery Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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