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Wolseley Group Holdings

Wolseley Group Holdings, commonly known as Wolseley, is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and building materials, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1883, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Europe and North America, solidifying its position in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Wolseley offers a diverse range of core products and services, including pipes, fittings, and HVAC solutions, distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to supply chain management and customer service, ensuring efficient delivery and support for contractors and builders. With a strong market presence, Wolseley has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Wolseley Group Holdings's score of 60 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wolseley Group Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Wolseley Group Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,083,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 394,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,702,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 17,394,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 612,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions also decreased from 7,274,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Wolseley has set long-term climate commitments aligned with the UK Government's goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This includes retrofitting new heating systems in approximately 28 million homes, which will necessitate a new generation of trained installers. The company is actively working towards reducing emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, although specific percentage reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Wolseley Group Holdings is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards and governmental expectations.

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Scope 2
393,930,000
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Scope 3
246,518,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wolseley Group Holdings's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Wolseley Group Holdings is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wolseley Group Holdings is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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