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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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60

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

N Brown's score of 60 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 emissions distributed across various scopes. The breakdown includes about 1,929,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which encompasses direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and approximately 2,052,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, related to purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 296,780,700 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from activities such as business travel and the use of sold products. N Brown has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2031, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by FY2030. The same reduction target of 46.2% applies to Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling their overall carbon footprint. These commitments align with industry standards and demonstrate N Brown's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
1,591,700
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Scope 2
2,925,800
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Scope 3
20,492,300
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. N Brown is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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N Brown is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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