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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
J D Wetherspoon's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
J D Wetherspoon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, J D Wetherspoon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,115,831,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 35,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 79,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,115,831,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. To achieve this, J D Wetherspoon has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 59% by FY2033, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the long-term goal is to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by FY2050. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating J D Wetherspoon's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the hospitality sector.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 49,251,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 163,930,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 213,181,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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