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Halfords

Halfords Group plc, commonly known as Halfords, is a leading retailer in the automotive and cycling sectors, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1892, the company has established a strong presence across GB, with numerous stores and service centres dedicated to providing high-quality products and services. Specialising in car parts, accessories, and bicycles, Halfords offers a unique blend of in-store expertise and online convenience. Their commitment to customer service is evident through their extensive range of services, including bike repairs and car maintenance. Over the years, Halfords has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Halfords continues to lead the market, catering to the evolving needs of motorists and cyclists alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Halfords'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.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Halfords's score of 54 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Halfords's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Halfords reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,909,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 31,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Halfords has set ambitious targets to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from zero in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation, Halfords is targeting a 25% reduction by 2030. These commitments align with science-based targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5ºC. Furthermore, Halfords has pledged to achieve Net Zero value chain emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
14,233,000
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Scope 2
8,095,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
22,328,000
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Halfords's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for Halfords is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Halfords is participating in some 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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