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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated 2 months ago

Sofology Limited Sustainability Profile

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Sofology Limited, a leading name in the furniture industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a premier retailer of stylish and comfortable sofas, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various tastes and preferences. Sofology is renowned for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design, providing customers with unique, bespoke furniture solutions. The brand's focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing further distinguishes it in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Sofology has garnered numerous accolades for its customer service and product excellence, making it a trusted choice for discerning homeowners seeking to enhance their living spaces.

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85

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sofology Limited's score of 85 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sofology Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from DFS Furniture plc

Sofology Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with DFS Furniture plc, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary of DFS Furniture plc, Sofology Limited aligns with the sustainability initiatives and targets set by its parent company. While specific reduction targets and achievements for Sofology are not detailed, DFS Furniture plc has established science-based targets (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), indicating a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. Sofology Limited's climate commitments are influenced by the broader goals of DFS Furniture plc, which aims to enhance sustainability practices within the furniture industry. The company is expected to contribute to these initiatives, although specific metrics and targets for Sofology are not disclosed at this time. In summary, while Sofology Limited does not present its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a framework of sustainability efforts led by DFS Furniture plc, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change in the furniture sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
16,873,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
6,189,000
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0,000,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
353,800,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sofology Limited's Industry?

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

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

Sofology Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sofology Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 46% last year and decreased by approximately 43% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
78%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
14%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Sofology Limited'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.

Sofology Limited 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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