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Virgin Wines

Virgin Wines, officially known as Virgin Wines Ltd, is a prominent player in the UK wine industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2000, the company has carved a niche for itself by offering a diverse selection of wines sourced from around the globe, catering to both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike. With a focus on direct-to-consumer sales, Virgin Wines stands out for its unique approach to wine selection, providing customers with exclusive access to high-quality, carefully curated bottles. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful launch of its wine subscription service, which has garnered a loyal customer base. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Virgin Wines continues to strengthen its market position, making it a go-to destination for wine enthusiasts across the UK.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Virgin Wines's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virgin Wines's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Virgin Wines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,608,020 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 46,660 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 44,460 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 5,124,930 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals key contributors such as purchased goods and services (about 1,268,620 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 557,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,494,130 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 42,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 48,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,897,450 kg CO2e. Notably, the emissions from upstream transportation and distribution were significant, at approximately 574,120 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Virgin Wines has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability commitments. Overall, Virgin Wines's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to enhance their climate impact.

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Scope 1
52,103
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Scope 2
67,495
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Scope 3
2,502,473
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virgin Wines's primary industry is Beverages, which is 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 Virgin Wines is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Virgin Wines 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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