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Lords Group Trading

Lords Group Trading PLC, commonly referred to as Lords Group, is a prominent player in the UK building materials and distribution industry. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company has established a strong operational presence across various regions, serving both trade and retail customers. Founded in 1999, Lords Group has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Lords Group offers high-quality building materials, plumbing supplies, and heating solutions, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and product innovation. The company has positioned itself as a trusted supplier within the construction sector, recognised for its reliability and extensive product portfolio. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Lords Group continues to lead the way in the evolving building materials market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lords Group Trading'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Lords Group Trading's score of 35 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lords Group Trading's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lords Group Trading reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,446,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,965,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 461,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 58,020,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 63,153,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,811,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 373,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 56,969,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Lords Group Trading has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further engagement in climate action within the industry context. The company’s emissions per £ million of turnover were approximately 0.137 tonnes CO2e in 2023, reflecting their operational efficiency in relation to revenue generation. Overall, while Lords Group Trading has made strides in tracking their emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
4,319,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
409,000
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000,000
Scope 3
39,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lords Group Trading's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Lords Group Trading is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Lords Group Trading is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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