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Leslie's

Leslie's Poolmart, commonly known as Leslie's, is a leading retailer in the pool and spa industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California and Florida, serving both residential and commercial customers. Leslie's offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including pool chemicals, equipment, and maintenance solutions, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its retail footprint to over 900 locations nationwide, solidifying its position as a trusted name in pool care. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Leslie's continues to set industry standards, making it a go-to destination for pool enthusiasts seeking reliable products and expert advice.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Leslie's's score of 25 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leslie's's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Leslie's reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,491,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to employee commuting. This marked a decrease from 2020, where total emissions were about 39,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,693,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 18,236,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 681,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of around 39,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar trends in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Despite these figures, Leslie's has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to align with these trends.

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201920202021
Scope 1
7,990,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
20,153,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
825,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leslie's's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Leslie's is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Leslie's 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.

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

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