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Direct Wines

Direct Wines, a prominent player in the wine industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leading direct-to-consumer wine retailer, known for its diverse selection of high-quality wines sourced from renowned vineyards worldwide. With a focus on exceptional customer service and a unique wine club model, Direct Wines offers an extensive range of products, including exclusive labels and limited-edition releases. Their commitment to quality and value has earned them a strong market position, making them a trusted choice for wine enthusiasts. Notable achievements include their innovative approach to wine distribution and a loyal customer base that appreciates their curated selections.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Direct Wines'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.

6

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

Direct Wines's score of 6 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Direct Wines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Direct Wines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,828,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 519,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 64,848,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Currently, Direct Wines has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As the company continues to navigate the complexities of climate commitments, it remains essential for them to establish clear strategies to address their significant Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their total emissions.

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2023
Scope 1
441,000
Scope 2
519,000
Scope 3
64,848,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Direct Wines'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. Direct Wines is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Direct Wines is not committed to any 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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