Carphone Warehouse Sustainability Profile
Carphone Warehouse, a leading retailer in the telecommunications sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in mobile phone sales and services, offering a diverse range of products from major brands. Specialising in mobile phones, accessories, and contract deals, Carphone Warehouse is renowned for its customer-centric approach and expert advice, making it a go-to destination for consumers seeking the latest technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Currys plc, enhancing its market position and expanding its service offerings. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Carphone Warehouse continues to thrive in the competitive telecommunications landscape.
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Carphone Warehouse's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Carphone Warehouse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,872,044,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (16,479,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (1,221,000 kg CO2e market-based), and a substantial Scope 3 total of about 16,699,560,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across all scopes by the financial year 2029/30, using 2019/20 as the baseline year. This commitment includes a focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products. In 2023, emissions data for the UK specifically indicated a total of approximately 15,399,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has made strides in energy management, achieving a 35% reduction in UK energy consumption by 2020, which corresponded to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from a 2013/14 baseline. Carphone Warehouse's climate commitments are validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company aims for net-zero emissions by 2040, focusing on resource efficiency and circular business models as part of its long-term strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,661,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 127,607,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Carphone Warehouse's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Carphone Warehouse's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and decreased by approximately 52% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Carphone Warehouse's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Carphone Warehouse has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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