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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.

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87

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

N Brown's score of 87 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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N Brown's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, N Brown Group Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,929,300 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions totalled about 1,929,300 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 2,052,300 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, in alignment with the UK Government’s target for 2050. N Brown has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2031, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, N Brown also targets a 46.2% reduction by FY2031 from the same base year. These commitments reflect N Brown's proactive approach to climate action, as they are signatories of the British Retail Consortium's Climate Action Roadmap, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability within the retail sector.

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Scope 1
1,591,700
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Scope 2
2,925,800
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
20,492,300
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. N Brown'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.

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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 N Brown is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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