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.
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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.
Wh Smith's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, WH Smith reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,102,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. Additionally, WH Smith aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 10,367,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,609,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8,758,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on reducing emissions across its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action. WH Smith's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company continues to work towards these ambitious goals, reflecting a proactive approach to climate responsibility in the retail sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,653,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,192,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 427,650,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
