Wincanton plc
Wincanton plc, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1925, the company has established a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, specialising in sectors such as retail, consumer goods, and construction. Wincanton offers a diverse range of services, including transport, warehousing, and supply chain management, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Wincanton has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and advancements in technology-driven logistics. The company is recognised for its market leadership, consistently ranking among the top logistics providers in the UK. Wincanton's dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction sets it apart in the competitive logistics landscape.
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Wincanton plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wincanton plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 260,437,000 kg CO2e, which includes 234,907,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 67,039,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 330,865,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 297,956,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 71,435,000 kg CO2e. Wincanton's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Wincanton Limited, indicating a corporate family relationship. The company has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. Over the past few years, Wincanton has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2022's 278,295,000 kg CO2e to 234,907,000 kg CO2e in 2024. The company’s carbon intensity for Scope 1 and 2 emissions has also improved, with a reported carbon intensity of 0.185 kg CO2e per GBP of revenue in 2024, down from 0.225 kg CO2e in 2023. Wincanton's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, although specific reduction strategies and targets remain unspecified.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 388,413,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Wincanton plc 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.
