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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated 7 days ago

Scs Sustainability Profile

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Scs, officially known as ScS plc, is a prominent furniture retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1894, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the UK furniture industry, with a strong presence in major operational regions across England, Scotland, and Wales. Specialising in sofas, carpets, and flooring, ScS is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company offers a diverse range of products, including bespoke furniture solutions that cater to various styles and preferences. ScS has achieved notable milestones, including a successful stock market listing and numerous awards for customer service excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted name in home furnishings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, ScS continues to lead the market, providing unique offerings that resonate with modern consumers.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Scs's score of 28 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scs's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ScS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100,069,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,952,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,582,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which total around 94,535,000 kg CO2e. ScS's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, ScS Group plc, reflecting the broader corporate family's environmental impact. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for ScS, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their climate strategy. The company operates within a context where transparency and accountability in emissions reporting are increasingly critical, and it may benefit from establishing clear reduction initiatives aligned with industry standards.

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2023
Scope 1
2,952,000
Scope 2
2,582,000
Scope 3
94,535,000

How Carbon Intensive is Scs's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scs's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Scs'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 Scs is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Scs'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.

Scs 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
Reduction Actions

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