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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.

80

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Dixons Retail plc's score of 80 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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Dixons Retail plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dixons Retail plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,290,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 38,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and various components of Scope 3 emissions, including 3,700 kg CO2e from capital goods and 32,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This represents a continued effort to manage and reduce their carbon footprint. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 16,215,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 10,400 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a total of 32,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The data indicates a downward trend in Scope 1 emissions, suggesting effective measures in reducing direct emissions. Dixons Retail has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, nor have they outlined any formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting. Overall, while Dixons Retail plc has made strides in emissions reduction, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 2
1,697,000
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353,800
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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 very 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. This request for Dixons Retail plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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