Inchcape plc, a leading automotive distribution and retail company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1847, Inchcape has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry, focusing on vehicle distribution, retail, and aftersales services. The company is renowned for its partnerships with prestigious automotive brands, providing a unique blend of local expertise and global reach. Inchcape's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in expanding its operational footprint and enhancing service offerings. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation, Inchcape continues to drive growth and adapt to the evolving automotive landscape.
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Inchcape's score of 44 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Inchcape's carbon emissions for the year 2024 total approximately 13.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising 3,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 13.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 40.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 21,733,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 18,528,000 kg CO2e. Inchcape has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company also targets achieving net zero emissions across these scopes by 2040. These commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Inchcape is independently reporting its carbon footprint and climate initiatives.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,760,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,795,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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.
Inchcape 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.


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