WHSmith

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is WHSmith doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 66

WHSmith has a DitchCarbon Score of 66, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to manage and reduce its carbon intensity. A higher score would suggest even greater success in minimizing their environmental impact through lower carbon emissions.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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WHSmith is a company in the retail sector, which has a low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

WHSmith is situated in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

18.62%

...this company is doing 18.62% better in emissions than the industry average.

WH Smith PLC, founded in the UK, operates prominently in the retail sector with a focus on news, books, and convenience items. Established as a key player, the company has two main divisions: Travel and High Street, each tailored to serve customers in different settings. With a commitment to innovation and global expansion, WH Smith strives to deliver value to both its customers and employees.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for WHSmith

WHSmith should foster sustainability practices throughout their supply chain to align with science-based Scope 3 emission reduction targets, potentially decreasing their emissions by 35%.

Good news, WHSmith has set science-based climate targets

WHSmith has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, which include both direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating the company’s dedication to sustainable practices and climate action.
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