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, catering to a diverse customer base. Specialising in affordable greeting cards, gifts, and party supplies, Card Factory is renowned for its unique designs and value-for-money offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful stock market listing and consistent growth in sales, solidifying its market position as a go-to destination for special occasions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Card Factory continues to expand its product range, ensuring that customers find the perfect card or gift for every celebration.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Card Factory's score of 2 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Card Factory's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Card Factory reported carbon emissions of approximately 4,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 724,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,479,000 kg CO2e. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 4,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 672,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 4,238,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of approximately 5,215,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 777,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,245,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions over the two-year period from 2021 to 2023. Card Factory has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, the company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through ongoing monitoring and reporting of its emissions. The emissions intensity for 2022 was reported at approximately 0.01361 tCO2e per £m turnover, reflecting their efforts to improve efficiency. Overall, Card Factory's emissions data highlights a positive trend towards reducing carbon emissions, although further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | - |
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| Scope 3 | 147,677,000 |
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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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
