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Wh Smith

WH Smith PLC, commonly known as WH Smith, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1792, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on books, stationery, and convenience products. With a significant presence in travel and high street sectors, WH Smith operates numerous stores across the UK and internationally, catering to diverse customer needs. The company is renowned for its extensive range of books, magazines, and stationery, alongside a growing selection of snacks and beverages in travel locations. WH Smith's unique blend of traditional retail and modern convenience has solidified its market position, making it a go-to destination for both everyday essentials and leisure reading. Over the years, WH Smith has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into airports and railway stations, enhancing its visibility and accessibility to a broad audience.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Wh Smith's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wh Smith's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, WH Smith reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,420,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 468,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest for retail companies. WH Smith has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans for 75% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, WH Smith's proactive approach to managing its carbon emissions and engaging suppliers in sustainability efforts demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing climate change within the retail sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,653,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
22,192,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
427,650,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wh Smith's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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. Wh Smith is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wh Smith is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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