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J D Wetherspoon plc, widely recognised as Wetherspoon or 'Spoons, is a prominent British hospitality company. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, it operates extensively across the UK and Republic of Ireland, a significant player in the hotel and restaurant services industry.
Specialising in value-for-money food and drink, J D Wetherspoon manages a vast network of pubs and a growing number of hotel accommodations. The brand is distinguished by its unique pub environments, often in historic buildings, offering a wide selection of real ales and extensive menus without background music or televisions. This distinctive approach has solidified its market position as a leading, affordable pub chain and community hub across Britain.
+34 vs industry average
J D Wetherspoon’s score of 60 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
J D Wetherspoon, a UK-based hotel and restaurant services company, reported total GHG emissions of approximately 858.2 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 80.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 741.0 million kg CO2e. For the prior year, 2024, total emissions were about 794.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 26.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 58.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 708.6 million kg CO2e.
J D Wetherspoon has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned targets. The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include an 80% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2033 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims for a 59% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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