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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Carphone Warehouse's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

89

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Carphone Warehouse's score of 89 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carphone Warehouse's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Carphone Warehouse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,817,066,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 17,352,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,499,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 19,796,215,000 kg CO2e, stemmed from Scope 3 activities, which encompass indirect emissions from sources such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Carphone Warehouse has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040. They have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the fiscal year 2029/30, using the fiscal year 2019/20 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan 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 dedication to addressing climate change and improving sustainability within their operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carphone Warehouse's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Carphone Warehouse is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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