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Poundland

Poundland, officially known as Poundland Limited, is a leading discount retailer headquartered in GB. Established in 1990, the company has grown significantly, operating over 800 stores across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in a wide range of products, Poundland offers everything from household essentials to snacks, all at unbeatable prices, typically £1 or less. The retailer is renowned for its unique value proposition, providing customers with a budget-friendly shopping experience without compromising on quality. Over the years, Poundland has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own brand products and expansion into new categories. As a prominent player in the discount retail sector, Poundland continues to solidify its market position, catering to the needs of cost-conscious consumers while maintaining a commitment to affordability and variety.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Poundland's score of 22 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Poundland's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Poundland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,211,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,540,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 15,679,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, as they disclose emissions across all three scopes. Over the years, Poundland has shown a trend of reducing emissions, with a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from about 15,690,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 14,211,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 20,715,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 12,540,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their current climate commitments. Poundland's ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint are crucial in the context of the retail industry, where sustainability is increasingly becoming a priority. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to broader climate action goals.

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15,690,000
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Scope 2
20,715,000
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Scope 3
17,343,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Poundland'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.

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. Poundland is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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.

Poundland 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.

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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