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Kingfisher Sustainability Profile

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Kingfisher plc, a leading home improvement retailer, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a key player in the DIY and home improvement industry, with well-known brands such as B&Q and Screwfix under its umbrella. Kingfisher focuses on providing a wide range of products and services, including building materials, tools, and home improvement solutions. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart in the market, as they continually strive to enhance customer experience and product quality. With a strong market position, Kingfisher has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and a robust online presence. The company remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of consumers, making it a trusted name in home improvement across its operational regions.

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78

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Kingfisher's score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kingfisher's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Kingfisher's total carbon emissions reached approximately 19,700,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 83,581,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 11,374,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to about 17,313,323,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 14,008,171,000 kg CO2e). In the UK, Kingfisher reported Scope 1 emissions of about 55,519,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 62,600 kg CO2e (market-based) for the same year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 37.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2016/17 baseline. This target is part of their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions for operations (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of FY 2040/41, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Kingfisher has made notable progress, having reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 62% since 2016/17, surpassing its initial target of 37.8%. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services by 40% per £ million of turnover by 2025, compared to a 2017 baseline. Overall, Kingfisher's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to mitigate its environmental impact while aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.

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How Carbon Intensive is Kingfisher's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kingfisher's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kingfisher's Location?

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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 Kingfisher is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kingfisher's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
81%
Purchased Goods and Services
19%

Kingfisher's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Kingfisher has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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