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Whitbread

Whitbread PLC, a leading hospitality company headquartered in the United Kingdom, has established itself as a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant industry. Founded in 1742, Whitbread has evolved significantly, with major operational regions spanning across GB and Europe. The company is best known for its flagship brands, Premier Inn and Beefeater, which offer affordable accommodation and dining experiences, respectively. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Whitbread has achieved notable milestones, including becoming the UK's largest hotel operator. Its unique approach to hospitality, focusing on value and comfort, sets it apart in a competitive market. As a result, Whitbread continues to strengthen its market position, driving innovation and sustainability within the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Whitbread's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Whitbread's score of 4 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Whitbread's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Whitbread reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 468,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This figure highlights the company's substantial impact on the environment, primarily from its value chain activities. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Whitbread, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the company operates within the hospitality sector, addressing these emissions is crucial for aligning with industry standards and responding to increasing environmental expectations. Whitbread's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint will be essential in the coming years, particularly as stakeholders increasingly prioritise climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Whitbread's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Whitbread is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Whitbread is not committed to any 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.

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