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Retail Trade Services
GB
updated 2 months ago

B&Q Sustainability Profile

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B&Q, a leading name in the home improvement and DIY sector, is headquartered in Eastleigh, GB. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a prominent retailer, serving customers across the UK and Ireland. B&Q offers a diverse range of products, including building materials, tools, and home furnishings, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and customer service, B&Q has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering eco-friendly product lines. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its extensive selection and competitive pricing. As a trusted partner for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike, B&Q continues to shape the home improvement landscape with its unique offerings and customer-centric approach.

DitchCarbon Score

How does B&Q's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

B&Q's score of 26 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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B&Q's reported carbon emissions

B&Q, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any climate commitments or pledges, and there are no emissions figures inherited from a parent organization. As such, B&Q's climate strategy and performance remain unspecified, leaving a gap in understanding their environmental impact and commitments within the industry context.

How Carbon Intensive is B&Q's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. B&Q's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is B&Q'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 B&Q is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

B&Q'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.

B&Q 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
Reduction Actions

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