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updated 6 days ago

Whitbread Group PLC Sustainability Profile

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Whitbread Group PLC, a leading hospitality company headquartered in the United Kingdom, has established itself as a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant industry since its founding in 1742. With a strong presence across GB and Europe, Whitbread operates well-known brands such as Premier Inn and Beefeater, catering to a diverse clientele seeking quality accommodation and dining experiences. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional value and comfort, with Premier Inn being the UK's largest hotel chain. Whitbread's focus on innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Whitbread Group PLC continues to shape the landscape of the hospitality sector.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Whitbread Group PLC's score of 72 is higher than 85% 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 Group PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Whitbread Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58469000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5938000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 407242000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2024, the company recorded emissions of about 63835000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 7537000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 65143000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8037000 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for 2024 and 2023. Whitbread's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Whitbread plc, indicating a structured approach to sustainability and climate commitments. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, suggesting that while emissions are tracked, formal commitments to reduction initiatives may not be established. Overall, Whitbread Group PLC's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both operational and supply chain emissions, with a clear need for future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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2022202320242025
Scope 1
56,023,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
6,014,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,471,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Whitbread Group PLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Whitbread Group PLC's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Whitbread Group PLC's Location?

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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. This request for Whitbread Group PLC is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Whitbread Group PLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Whitbread Group PLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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