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Dixons Retail plc

Dixons Retail plc, a prominent player in the UK retail sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1937, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a leading retailer of consumer electronics and electrical goods. Its core business areas include the sale of household appliances, computing products, and mobile technology, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. Dixons Retail is renowned for its unique product offerings, including exclusive brands and competitive pricing, which have solidified its market position. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the successful integration of various retail formats and a strong online presence, making it a go-to destination for tech-savvy consumers. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Dixons Retail continues to shape the future of retail in the electronics industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dixons Retail plc'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Dixons Retail plc's score of 18 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dixons Retail plc's reported carbon emissions

Dixons Retail plc, headquartered in Great Britain, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2021, the company emitted approximately 26,428,162,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion at about 19,638,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at around 14,368,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were substantial, primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 23,061,342,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Dixons Retail's emissions were approximately 19,868,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 16,121,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while Dixons Retail has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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19,868,000
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Scope 2
16,121,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dixons Retail plc's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Dixons Retail plc is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Dixons Retail plc 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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