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updated 2 months ago

Lords Group Trading Sustainability Profile

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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.

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54

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Lords Group Trading's score of 54 is higher than 74% 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 2024, Lords Group Trading reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,299,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,104,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 623,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 50,572,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2023 were about 64,341,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,740,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 461,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 58,140,000 kg CO2e. Lords Group Trading has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, with the target year for this initiative starting in 2023. This long-term goal reflects the company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in these scopes. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it is independently reported by Lords Group Trading plc. Overall, Lords Group Trading is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting practices.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Lords Group Trading's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lords Group Trading's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lords Group Trading's Location?

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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 Lords Group Trading is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lords Group Trading's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lords Group Trading has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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