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Dunelm Sustainability Profile

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Dunelm Group plc, commonly known as Dunelm, is a leading British home furnishings retailer headquartered in Great Yarmouth, GB. Founded in 1979, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across the UK with over 170 stores and a robust online platform. Specialising in a wide range of products, Dunelm offers everything from bedding and curtains to furniture and home accessories, all designed to provide quality and value. What sets Dunelm apart is its commitment to customer satisfaction and its extensive selection of exclusive brands, including the popular Dunelm range. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being listed on the London Stock Exchange, solidifying its position as a key player in the homewares industry. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Dunelm continues to enhance its market position while catering to the diverse needs of its customers.

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85

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Dunelm's score of 85 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

91%

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Dunelm's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Dunelm Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,346,633,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 5,139,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 8,568,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,344,633,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from the use of sold products (408,681,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (850,919,000 kg CO2e). Dunelm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2019 as a baseline. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, alongside a similar 50% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Dunelm is committed to a long-term goal of reducing absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Dunelm's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the retail sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
7,059,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,861,000
0,000,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
843,748,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Dunelm's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dunelm's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dunelm'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 Dunelm is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dunelm's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Dunelm's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 59% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Use of Sold Products
30%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%

Dunelm'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.

Dunelm has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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