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Poundland

Poundland, officially known as Poundland Limited, is a leading discount retailer headquartered in GB. Established in 1990, the company has grown significantly, operating over 800 stores across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in a wide range of products, Poundland offers everything from household essentials to snacks, all at unbeatable prices, typically £1 or less. The retailer is renowned for its unique value proposition, providing customers with a budget-friendly shopping experience without compromising on quality. Over the years, Poundland has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own brand products and expansion into new categories. As a prominent player in the discount retail sector, Poundland continues to solidify its market position, catering to the needs of cost-conscious consumers while maintaining a commitment to affordability and variety.

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27

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

Poundland's score of 27 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Poundland's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Poundland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,540,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 42,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 12,844,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 17,059,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 17,558,000 kg CO2e. Poundland has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively monitoring and reporting their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company continues to assess its carbon footprint as part of its broader sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
15,690,000
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Scope 2
20,715,000
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Scope 3
17,343,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Poundland'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 Poundland is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Poundland 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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