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TheWorks.co.uk plc

The Works Co. plc, commonly known as The Works, is a leading British retailer headquartered in GB. Founded in 1981, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, specialising in books, arts and crafts, toys, and stationery. With over 500 stores nationwide, The Works has become a go-to destination for affordable and unique products that inspire creativity and learning. The Works prides itself on offering a diverse range of high-quality items, from educational resources to seasonal gifts, all at competitive prices. Notable achievements include a robust online platform that complements its physical stores, enhancing customer accessibility. As a key player in the retail industry, The Works continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a commitment to value and quality.

DitchCarbon Score

How does TheWorks.co.uk plc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

TheWorks.co.uk plc's score of 40 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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TheWorks.co.uk plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TheWorks.co.uk plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,805,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 30,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease in emissions intensity from about 0.01175 tCO2e per £m revenue in 2022 to approximately 0.00979 tCO2e per £m revenue in 2023. Despite these achievements, TheWorks.co.uk plc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions reporting and management practices, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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202120222023
Scope 1
314,640
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000,000
Scope 2
4,783,070
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
6,126,830
00,000
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TheWorks.co.uk plc'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 TheWorks.co.uk plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

TheWorks.co.uk plc 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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