Wh Smith

Wh Smith's reported carbon emissions

WH Smith, a UK-based retailer, reported approximately 516.2 million kg CO2e in total emissions for the fiscal year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling about 1.37 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.81 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 513 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services, estimated at 403 million kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at 50 million kg CO2e. For the fiscal year 2023, WH Smith recorded total emissions of approximately 480.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions stood at approximately 9.34 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 468.4 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate targets, including an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using a 2020 base year. This aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment, aiming for reductions consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. WH Smith also aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. Furthermore, there was a target to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from international buildings by the end of 2025.