Carphone Warehouse
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 2023, Carphone Warehouse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,817,066 kg CO2e. This figure includes 17,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 29,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are related to purchased electricity. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 19,796,215,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various indirect emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Carphone Warehouse has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040. The company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2029/30, using FY2019/20 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to achieve a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect Carphone Warehouse's commitment to addressing climate change and improving sustainability within its operations, aligning with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,760,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 is committed to some 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.
