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Card Factory

Card Factory, officially known as Card Factory plc, is a leading retailer in the greeting card and gift industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a prominent player with over 1,000 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering a wide range of products that include cards, gifts, and party supplies. Renowned for its affordable pricing and extensive selection, Card Factory stands out by providing high-quality, unique designs that cater to various occasions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful stock market listing, which has bolstered its market position. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Card Factory continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a go-to destination for consumers seeking memorable ways to celebrate life's special moments.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Card Factory's score of 26 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Card Factory's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Card Factory reported carbon emissions of approximately 724,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,479,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 5,203,000 kg CO2e in the UK. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were about 672,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased marginally from approximately 4,238,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2022, the company disclosed emissions of about 672,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 4,238,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 4,910,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing and potentially reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in their disclosures. In 2024, Card Factory anticipates emissions of approximately 789,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,852,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, suggesting ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions, although no formal reduction targets have been established. Overall, while Card Factory has made strides in tracking its emissions, it has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating an opportunity for further commitment to sustainability and climate action within the industry.

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Scope 1
827,100
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Scope 2
11,033,400
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Card Factory's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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 Card Factory is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Card Factory 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
Reduction Actions

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