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Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse, a leading retailer in the telecommunications sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in mobile phone sales and services, offering a diverse range of products from major brands. Specialising in mobile phones, accessories, and contract deals, Carphone Warehouse is renowned for its customer-centric approach and expert advice, making it a go-to destination for consumers seeking the latest technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Currys plc, enhancing its market position and expanding its service offerings. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Carphone Warehouse continues to thrive in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

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99

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Carphone Warehouse's score of 99 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carphone Warehouse's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Carphone Warehouse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,872,044,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 16,699,560,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 16,479,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,221,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the financial year 2029/30, using 2019/20 as the baseline. This target has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In previous years, Carphone Warehouse has also achieved a 50% reduction in UK energy consumption and corresponding CO2 emissions by 2020, measured from a 2013/14 baseline. The company is committed to achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2035 and across its value chain by 2040. Overall, Carphone Warehouse is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability goals, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
127,607,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carphone Warehouse's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Carphone Warehouse is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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