Kingfisher
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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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, 2, and 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) and 94,743,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to about 19,596,309,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 13,845,023,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 3,305,152,000 kg CO2e). For the UK operations in 2025, Kingfisher reported Scope 1 emissions of about 55,519,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 626,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 31,930,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Kingfisher has set ambitious carbon reduction targets, 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 the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services by 40% per £ million turnover by 2025, compared to a 2017 baseline. Looking towards the future, Kingfisher has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for their operations (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of FY 2040/41, aligning with the SBTi’s Net Zero Corporate Standard. This long-term goal reflects their dedication to supporting global efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| Scope 1 | 99,719,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 228,351,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 68,341,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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