McColl's Retail Group plc
McColl's Retail Group plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the convenience retail sector. Founded in 1973, the company has evolved significantly, operating over 1,200 stores across the UK, primarily in urban and suburban areas. McColl's focuses on delivering essential groceries, fresh food, and a range of household products, catering to the everyday needs of its customers. The company is well-known for its unique combination of convenience stores and newsagents, providing a tailored shopping experience. With a strong commitment to local communities, McColl's has established itself as a trusted brand, achieving notable milestones such as the acquisition of the Co-op's convenience stores in 2019. As a leader in the convenience retail market, McColl's continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving demands of consumers.
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Industry Average
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McColl's Retail Group plc's score of 21 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
McColl's Retail Group plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McColl's Retail Group plc reported carbon emissions of approximately 195,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 223,116,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 829,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, specifically from business travel. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to tracking and managing its carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. Historically, McColl's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years. For instance, in 2019, the company reported 6,056,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 40,027,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon emissions, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. Overall, while McColl's Retail Group plc has made strides in measuring its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate responsibility.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,247,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,131,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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McColl's Retail Group plc 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.
