N Brown
N Brown Group plc, commonly known as N Brown, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 1859, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in the online fashion and home shopping industry. N Brown primarily operates in the plus-size clothing sector, catering to a diverse customer base with brands such as JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. With a strong focus on inclusivity and customer-centric services, N Brown offers a unique range of products that include clothing, footwear, and homeware. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a successful transition to digital retail, positioning itself as a key player in the e-commerce landscape. N Brown's commitment to quality and style has solidified its reputation, making it a trusted name in the UK retail market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does N Brown'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
N Brown's score of 95 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
N Brown's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, N Brown Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,986,000 kg CO2e. This includes 1,662,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 1,323,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 223,191,800 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 135,394,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 67,840,600 kg CO2e). N Brown has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040, in alignment with the UK Government’s target for 2050. The company is a signatory of the BRC Climate Action Roadmap and has established science-based targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2031, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, N Brown plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by FY2030 and aims to achieve a similar 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2031. These targets reflect N Brown's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, ensuring that its operations contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,601,800 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,008,200 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,506,400 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
N Brown is participating in some 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.
