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Forestry and Logging
GB
updated 9 months ago

Wickes Finance Limited Sustainability Profile

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Wickes Finance Limited, a prominent player in the UK home improvement and DIY sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1972, the company has evolved to become a trusted name in providing high-quality building materials, tools, and home improvement products. With a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, Wickes caters to both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. The company offers a diverse range of products, including timber, plumbing supplies, and kitchen and bathroom fittings, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. Wickes Finance Limited has achieved significant milestones, including a robust online platform that enhances customer accessibility. As a leader in the home improvement market, Wickes continues to innovate, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong market position.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wickes Finance Limited'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.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Forestry and Logging 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Wickes Finance Limited's score of 31 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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Wickes Finance Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Wickes Group plc

Wickes Finance Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Wickes Group plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its corporate family, Wickes Finance Limited inherits climate initiatives and targets from Wickes Group plc. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available at this time. This lack of specific data suggests that Wickes Finance Limited may still be in the process of establishing its own emissions reporting framework or climate strategy. Given the absence of direct emissions data, it is essential to monitor Wickes Group plc's sustainability efforts, as these may provide insights into Wickes Finance Limited's future commitments and performance in reducing carbon emissions.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
17,530,000
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Scope 2
15,937,000
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0,000,000
0,000
Scope 3
1,732,146,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Wickes Finance Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wickes Finance Limited's primary industry is Forestry and Logging, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wickes Finance Limited'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 Wickes Finance Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wickes Finance Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Wickes Finance Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
73%
Use of Sold Products
11%
Waste Generated in Operations
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%

Wickes Finance Limited'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.

Wickes Finance Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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