Inchcape plc, a leading automotive distribution and retail company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1847, Inchcape has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry, focusing on vehicle distribution, retail, and aftersales services. The company is renowned for its partnerships with prestigious automotive brands, providing a unique blend of local expertise and global reach. Inchcape's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in expanding its operational footprint and enhancing service offerings. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation, Inchcape continues to drive growth and adapt to the evolving automotive landscape.
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In 2023, Inchcape reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,598,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Great Britain. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes about 1,278,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 203,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and approximately 2,117,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. For Scope 2, the total location-based emissions were about 3,088,000 kg CO2e. Globally, Inchcape's total emissions for 2023 reached approximately 27,066,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 19,528,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with an additional 15,200,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant carbon footprint across all scopes, highlighting the company's impact on climate change. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Inchcape, which suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives. The absence of specific reduction strategies may limit their ability to effectively address climate change challenges in the automotive sector.
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2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,760,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 44,795,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Inchcape 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.