Wh Smith
WH Smith PLC, commonly known as WH Smith, is a prominent British retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1792, the company has evolved into a leading player in the retail industry, primarily focusing on books, stationery, and convenience products. With a significant presence in travel and high street sectors, WH Smith operates numerous stores across the UK and internationally, catering to diverse customer needs. The company is renowned for its extensive range of books, magazines, and stationery, alongside a growing selection of snacks and beverages in travel locations. WH Smith's unique blend of traditional retail and modern convenience has solidified its market position, making it a go-to destination for both everyday essentials and leisure reading. Over the years, WH Smith has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into airports and railway stations, enhancing its visibility and accessibility to a broad audience.
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Wh Smith's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, WH Smith reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1370000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1809000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 513030000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (403000000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (17300000 kg CO2e). WH Smith has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their commitment to achieving substantial reductions in their operational emissions. Additionally, WH Smith aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2027. In previous years, WH Smith's emissions have shown variability, with 2023 emissions recorded at approximately 1765000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9337000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 468420000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals and has made significant strides in tracking and reporting its emissions across all scopes. Overall, WH Smith's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,537,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,210,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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