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.
How does Inchcape'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.
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Inchcape's score of 44 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Inchcape's latest carbon emissions data for 2024 indicates a total of approximately 30,170,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 16,825,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 13,400,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Inchcape's emissions were approximately 21,733,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 18,528,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Inchcape has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions across these scopes by 2040. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from Inchcape plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while managing its carbon footprint effectively.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,760,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,795,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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.
Inchcape has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
