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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
GB
updated 7 months ago

Car Shops Limited

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Car Shops Limited, commonly known as Car Shop, is a leading automotive retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1999, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the used car market, with major operations across the UK. Specialising in a wide range of high-quality pre-owned vehicles, Car Shop distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer satisfaction and transparent pricing. The company offers a unique online shopping experience, complemented by physical locations that provide expert advice and support. With a strong market position, Car Shop has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for customer service excellence. Their extensive inventory and innovative approach to car buying make them a trusted choice for consumers seeking reliable vehicles.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail 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

Car Shops Limited's score of 25 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Car Shops Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

Car Shops Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., which provides emissions data at a cascade level of 4. However, no specific emissions figures or reduction targets have been disclosed for Car Shops Limited. In terms of climate commitments, Car Shops Limited has not outlined any specific reduction initiatives or targets, including those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction strategies indicates a need for further development in their sustainability efforts. As part of the automotive retail sector, Car Shops Limited operates within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental responsibility. The company may benefit from leveraging the sustainability initiatives and performance metrics of its parent organization, Penske Automotive Group, Inc., to inform its own climate strategy moving forward.

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2021
Scope 1
521,573,000
Scope 2
12,090,000
Scope 3
12,254,093,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Car Shops Limited's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Car Shops 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.

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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