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The Very Group, often recognised simply as Very, stands as a prominent UK-based online retailer and financial services provider. Headquartered in Liverpool, Great Britain, The Very Group caters to millions of customers across the UK and Ireland, offering an extensive selection of products from fashion and home goods to electricals. This integrated approach firmly places them within the dynamic retail trade services sector.
Founded in 1932 as Littlewoods, the company underwent a significant evolution, launching Very.co.uk in 2007 and rebranding to The Very Group in 2020. Their unique proposition combines a comprehensive e-commerce platform with flexible payment options, making digital retail and financial solutions easily accessible to consumers. This strategy underpins their position as a leading force in online commerce.
65
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
Very’s score of 65 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Very's reported carbon emissions
Very's most recent disclosed emissions data shows a total of approximately 3,214,640 kg CO2e for 2024. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,000,760 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,147,930 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 65,950 kg CO2e.
The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce its climate impact. Very is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Its near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, Very aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Very commits to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. These SBTi targets are cascaded from The Very Group Limited.
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Very’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
The Very Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
Behind target42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
The Very Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
Behind target42%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
The Very Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
Behind target25%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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