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Scs

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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25

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Scs's score of 25 is higher than 61% 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, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,582,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 94,535,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (about 84,310,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 2,448,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (about 1,270,000 kg CO2e). Despite the detailed emissions reporting, SCS has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company’s emissions intensity ratio for 2023 is approximately 0.000291 tCO2e per £100,000 of revenue, indicating a consistent approach to monitoring their emissions relative to financial performance. SCS's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. This lack of specific commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in setting and achieving meaningful climate goals.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scs's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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. This request for Scs is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Scs is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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