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Brown Thomas

Brown Thomas, a premier luxury department store, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and has established a significant presence across major cities, including Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Founded in 1848, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, specialising in high-end fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products. Renowned for its curated selection of designer brands and exclusive collections, Brown Thomas offers a unique shopping experience that combines luxury with exceptional customer service. The store is celebrated for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a go-to destination for discerning shoppers. With a strong market position, Brown Thomas has achieved notable milestones, including collaborations with renowned designers and a focus on sustainability. The brand continues to set trends in the luxury retail sector, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of Irish shopping culture.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Brown Thomas'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 Retail Trade 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

Brown Thomas's score of 25 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brown Thomas's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Brown Thomas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 880,800 kg CO2e, a notable increase from about 807,800 kg CO2e in 2021 and a decrease from about 1,108,000 kg CO2e in 2020. These figures represent their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Despite the fluctuations in emissions over the years, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or significant climate commitments from Brown Thomas. The absence of specific initiatives or pledges indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, further transparency and commitment to reduction targets could enhance its climate action profile.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brown Thomas's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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. This request for Brown Thomas is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Brown Thomas 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
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