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Inchcape

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Inchcape's score of 38 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Inchcape's reported carbon emissions

Inchcape's carbon emissions data for 2023 reveals significant figures across various scopes. The company reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 27,066,000 kg CO2e globally, with the UK contributing about 3,598,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported as approximately 19,528,000 kg CO2e globally and about 3,088,000 kg CO2e in the UK. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 15,200,000 kg CO2e globally. Inchcape has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Inchcape's emissions data and climate commitments underscore its proactive approach to environmental responsibility, with a clear focus on achieving significant reductions in the coming years.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Inchcape's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is 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 Inchcape is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Inchcape 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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