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On the Beach

On the Beach Group PLC, commonly known as On the Beach, is a leading online travel agency headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the UK travel industry, specialising in beach holidays to popular destinations across Europe and beyond. On the Beach offers a unique platform that allows customers to tailor their holiday experiences by booking flights, hotels, and transfers all in one place. This flexibility, combined with competitive pricing, has positioned the company as a go-to choice for holidaymakers seeking sun-soaked getaways. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovative technology, On the Beach has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in market share and recognition for its user-friendly website. As a trusted name in travel, On the Beach continues to redefine the online holiday booking experience.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

On the Beach's score of 38 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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On the Beach's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, On the Beach reported total carbon emissions of approximately 186,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes 24,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 205,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 35,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 146,500 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of approximately 19,300 kg CO2e year-on-year. Looking back further, in 2021, On the Beach's total emissions were around 344,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 137,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 189,900 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant downward trend in emissions over the past few years, with a notable decrease from 2021 to 2023. Despite these reductions, On the Beach has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor have they disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which was reported at 0.0011 tCO2e per £m of revenue in 2023, down from 0.00142 tCO2e per £m in 2022. Overall, On the Beach is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint, although further commitments and targets could enhance its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. On the Beach's primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 On the Beach 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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