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Currys Group Limited Sustainability Profile

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Currys Group Limited, commonly known as Currys, is a leading British retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1884, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a prominent player in the consumer electronics and home appliances sector. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, Currys offers a diverse range of products, including laptops, smartphones, kitchen appliances, and smart home technology. What sets Currys apart is its commitment to customer service and expert advice, ensuring that consumers find the right products to meet their needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful merger of Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse, solidifying its market position as a trusted destination for technology and electrical goods. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Currys continues to lead the way in the retail industry.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Currys Group Limited's score of 56 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Currys Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Currys Group Limited reported significant Scope 3 carbon emissions totalling approximately 16,840,473,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of these emissions includes 6,449,900 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 7,744,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 3,623,025,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Other notable contributions to their emissions profile include 37,070,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and 11,392,700 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. For the year 2020, the company reported a total of approximately 35,741,742,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, indicating a potential increase in emissions over the four-year period. The 2020 data also highlighted significant contributions from the use of sold products, which accounted for 35,741,742,000 kg CO2e. Currys Group Limited has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Currys plc, reflecting their current subsidiary relationship. The company is actively engaged in climate initiatives, although specific targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other reduction commitments have not been reported. Overall, Currys Group Limited's emissions profile underscores the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, particularly in the context of their operational footprint and climate strategy.

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20202024
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
43,759,897,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Currys Group Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Currys Group Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Currys Group Limited's Location?

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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 Currys Group Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Currys Group Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Currys Group Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 53% last year and decreased by approximately 53% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
81%
Purchased Goods and Services
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Currys Group Limited'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.

Currys Group Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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