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J D Wetherspoon

J D Wetherspoon, commonly known as Wetherspoon, is a prominent British pub chain headquartered in Watford, GB. Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, the company has grown to operate over 900 pubs across the UK and Ireland, establishing itself as a key player in the hospitality industry. Wetherspoon is renowned for its unique approach to the pub experience, offering a diverse range of affordable food and drink options, including an extensive selection of real ales and craft beers. The chain is distinguished by its commitment to quality and value, often featuring local suppliers and seasonal menus. With a strong market position, Wetherspoon has received numerous accolades for its innovative business model and customer service, making it a favourite among pub-goers seeking a welcoming atmosphere and great value.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

J D Wetherspoon's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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J D Wetherspoon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, J D Wetherspoon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,115,831,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 35,839,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 79,044,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,115,831,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. J D Wetherspoon aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by FY2033, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 59% within the same timeframe. For the long term, they are targeting a 90% reduction in all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2050. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating J D Wetherspoon's commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. J D Wetherspoon's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), 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 J D Wetherspoon is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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