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Sewing Machines Direct

Sewing Machines Direct, a leading name in the sewing industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and serves a diverse clientele across the UK and beyond. Established in 2005, the company has made significant strides in providing high-quality sewing machines and accessories, catering to both hobbyists and professionals alike. Specialising in a wide range of products, including sewing, embroidery, and overlock machines, Sewing Machines Direct stands out for its commitment to customer service and expert advice. Their extensive selection features renowned brands, ensuring that every customer finds the perfect fit for their sewing needs. With a strong market position, Sewing Machines Direct has garnered a reputation for reliability and innovation, making it a go-to destination for sewing enthusiasts. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive their success in the competitive sewing machine market.

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26

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sewing Machines Direct's score of 26 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sewing Machines Direct's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Sewing Machines Direct reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,052,000,000 kg CO2e across various scopes. The breakdown includes about 18,724,356 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to about 105,099,408 kg CO2e (market-based) and 105,316,939 kg CO2e (location-based). The most substantial contributions came from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Key components of these emissions include about 1,255,488,599 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and approximately 1,404,939,054 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Other notable sources include employee commuting (about 13,299,145 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 138,978,074 kg CO2e). Despite the extensive emissions data, Sewing Machines Direct has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, Sewing Machines Direct may benefit from establishing clear commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.

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2021
Scope 1
18,724,356
Scope 2
105,099,408
Scope 3
3,207,969,765

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sewing Machines Direct's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 Sewing Machines Direct is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sewing Machines Direct 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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