Wh Smith

Wh Smith's reported carbon emissions

WH Smith plc, headquartered in GB, has reported significant climate commitments and emissions data. For the reporting year 2024, the company's total absolute emissions were approximately 54.5 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.37 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 1.81 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were substantial, reaching about 51.3 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest category at roughly 403 million kg CO2e. In 2023, WH Smith plc reported total emissions of approximately 480.5 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 9.34 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 468.4 million kg CO2e. Looking further back, in 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 302.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.61 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 8.76 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 291.7 million kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 243.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6.53 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 234.9 million kg CO2e. WH Smith plc is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. This commitment aligns with a 1.5°C warming scenario and is recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, WH Smith plc aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. The company has also set net-zero targets for emissions from its UK buildings by the end of 2021 and from its international buildings by the end of 2025.