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HHGL Limited

HHGL Limited, commonly known as Homebase, is a prominent player in the UK home improvement and garden retail industry. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company has established a strong presence across the nation, offering a diverse range of products and services tailored to enhance living spaces. Founded in the early 1970s, HHGL Limited has achieved significant milestones, including a successful rebranding and expansion of its product lines. Specialising in home and garden supplies, HHGL Limited stands out for its commitment to quality and customer service. The company provides an extensive selection of DIY materials, furniture, and gardening essentials, catering to both homeowners and professional tradespeople. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, HHGL Limited has solidified its market position as a trusted name in home improvement, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does HHGL Limited'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.

26

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

HHGL Limited's score of 26 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HHGL Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HHGL Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,100 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. The company recorded zero emissions under Scope 1, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 8,590 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 63,510 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from business travel (about 49,660 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 11,630 kg CO2e). Despite the detailed emissions reporting, HHGL Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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2023
Scope 1
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8,590
Scope 3
63,510

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HHGL Limited's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 HHGL Limited 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.

HHGL Limited 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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