B&Q Limited
B&Q Limited, a leading name in the home improvement and DIY retail sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1969, B&Q has grown to become a prominent player in the industry, serving customers across the UK and Ireland with a wide range of products and services. Specialising in home improvement, gardening, and building materials, B&Q offers an extensive selection of tools, paint, and home furnishings that cater to both DIY enthusiasts and professional tradespeople. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, providing unique solutions that enhance the customer experience. With a strong market position, B&Q has achieved numerous accolades over the years, solidifying its reputation as a trusted retailer in the home improvement landscape.
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B&Q Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, B&Q Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,933,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 10,763,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 16,757,681,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. Over the years, B&Q has shown a trend of reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For instance, in 2023, the combined emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 107,696,000 kg CO2e, down from about 138,930,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This indicates a significant effort to lower direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for B&Q Limited. The absence of formal targets suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have committed to specific, science-based targets for future reductions. B&Q's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in sustainability and climate responsibility within the retail sector, particularly in the context of increasing consumer awareness and regulatory pressures regarding climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 143,360,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 140,336,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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B&Q Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
