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Boohoo

Boohoo Group PLC, commonly known as Boohoo, is a leading online fashion retailer headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself within the fast fashion industry, catering primarily to young, trend-conscious consumers. With a focus on affordable clothing, Boohoo offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, activewear, and accessories, all designed to reflect the latest fashion trends. Boohoo's unique selling proposition lies in its ability to deliver new styles at an impressive speed, often launching new collections multiple times a week. The brand has achieved significant market presence, particularly in the UK and the US, and is recognised for its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in fashion. Notable milestones include its expansion into various international markets and the acquisition of other fashion brands, solidifying its position as a key player in the global online retail landscape.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Boohoo's score of 46 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boohoo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Boohoo Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 781,146,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, particularly in the context of their emissions across various scopes. For the year 2022, Boohoo's total emissions were about 852,370,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Notably, emissions from employee commuting reached approximately 625,000 kg CO2e, while business travel contributed around 4,661,000 kg CO2e. Boohoo has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 52% per unit of value added over the same timeframe. To support these goals, Boohoo has pledged to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Boohoo's recognition of the need for sustainable practices within the retail sector. The company is actively working towards reducing its environmental impact while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.

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Scope 1
289,000
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000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
748,444,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boohoo's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Boohoo is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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