Dunelm

Dunelm, a leading retailer in the UK, is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint. For the financial year 2024, the company reported total global emissions of approximately 1.38 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5.14 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8.57 million kg CO2e (location-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.34 billion kg CO2e. The primary contributors to their Scope 3 emissions are purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 851 million kg CO2e, and the use of sold products, at approximately 409 million kg CO2e.

Dunelm has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce emissions by 50% in absolute terms by the new Financial Year 2030, using the financial year 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, Dunelm has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They have also committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 and aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2040 from their FY2019 baseline.