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Headquartered in Ireland, DCC plc, often referred to simply as DCC, is a leading international sales, marketing, and support services group. Established in 1976, DCC has grown into a FTSE 100 company, demonstrating significant expertise in various business services sectors.
DCC operates across three main divisions: Energy, Healthcare, and Technology, delivering essential products and services to customers worldwide. Its distinctive approach focuses on building market-leading positions through operational excellence and strategic acquisitions.
As a prominent player in "other business services (74)", DCC leverages its deep industry knowledge to drive growth and sustainability. The company’s innovative solutions and extensive distribution networks underpin its strong market position and continuous expansion.
67
DitchCarbon score
+31 vs industry average
Dcc’s score of 67 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
2020202120222023202420252026202720282029
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dcc's reported carbon emissions
DCC, an Irish-headquartered company in "Other business services (74)", reported estimated Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions of approximately 63,000,000 kg CO2e for 2026, alongside estimated Scope 3 emissions of around 36,400,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2024, DCC's reported emissions included approximately 67,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and 38,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
DCC has committed to several climate targets:
- A long-term goal of achieving net-zero across all Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner.
- Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. As of 2024, DCC had achieved a 45.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against its 2019 baseline.
- The company also aims for a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions between 2023 and 2030.
- An earlier interim target, announced in November 2020, aimed for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, relative to a 2019 baseline. DCC reported exceeding this target by 31 March 2022, achieving a 25% reduction against the 2019 baseline.
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Dcc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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