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.
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Poundland's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Poundland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,540,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a continued effort to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, following previous years where emissions were 43,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 43,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 45,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Poundland has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company is actively working to address its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to improving its environmental impact. The gradual decrease in emissions over the years suggests a focus on sustainability, although further details on specific strategies or targets would provide a clearer picture of their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,690,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,715,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,343,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
