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Pz Cussons Sustainability Profile

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PZ Cussons, a leading British consumer goods company, is headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 1884, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Africa, Europe, and Asia. PZ Cussons operates primarily in the personal care, home care, and beauty sectors, offering a diverse range of products that include well-known brands such as Imperial Leather, Carex, and St. Tropez. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, PZ Cussons has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and a focus on eco-friendly practices. The company is recognised for its market position, consistently delivering high-quality products that cater to evolving consumer needs. PZ Cussons continues to thrive in the competitive landscape, driven by its dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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

Pz Cussons's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pz Cussons's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, PZ Cussons reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.77 billion kg CO2e, comprising 20,745,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,903,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aligned with science-based targets, starting from a baseline year of 2021. For the UK operations in 2024, PZ Cussons recorded total emissions of approximately 1,248,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 507,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 741,000 kg CO2e. This reflects the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. PZ Cussons's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to enhance its environmental performance and meet its climate commitments.

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201520162017201820202021202220232024
Scope 1
75,078,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
19,514,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
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0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Pz Cussons's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pz Cussons's primary industry is Health Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Pz Cussons's Location?

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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 Pz Cussons is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pz Cussons's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pz Cussons's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
83%
Purchased Goods and Services
7%
Investments
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Pz Cussons's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Pz Cussons has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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