4imprint Group PLC

Common Name
4imprint Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Employees
1,603
Ticker
FOUR
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
4imprint Group plc is a leading UK-based direct marketer of promotional products, serving businesses and organizations across North America, the UK, and Europe. As a pioneer in the promotional merchan...

4imprint Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 4imprint Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

4imprint Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. 4imprint Group's Annual Report 2023
a. 4imprint Group's Annual Report 2023

Insights into 4imprint Group's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4imprint Group amounted to 3,025 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4imprint Group decreased by 15.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

4imprint Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are 4imprint Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of 4imprint Group were 526 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2022), 4imprint Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are 4imprint Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,082 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,499 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has 4imprint Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), 4imprint Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.88% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does 4imprint Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

4imprint Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into 4imprint Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported 764,936 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of 4imprint Group includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

4imprint Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are 4imprint Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 764,936 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), 4imprint Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does 4imprint Group disclose?

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of 4imprint Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to 4imprint Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 736,530 tCO₂e (99.49%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,415 tCO₂e (0.33%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 647 tCO₂e (0.09%)

4imprint Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(99.5%)

Insights into 4imprint Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 526 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,009 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

4imprint Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.52050010,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CMEPublicis GroupeYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,681Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MS4 CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,064Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$MMCH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,953 tCO2eRevenue: $M 462Scope 1 Intensity: 6.40 tCO2e/$MCCCelticYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,169 tCO2eRevenue: $M 158Scope 1 Intensity: 7.42 tCO2e/$MInformaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,459Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MCyberAgentYear: 2023Scope 1: 790 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MWPPYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MM&C SaatchiYear: 2024Scope 1: 68 tCO2eRevenue: $M 496Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MDoubleVerify HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 657Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MRightmoveYear: 2024Scope 1: 129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MSolocal GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 348Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MMMMaintel HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MOmnicom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,689Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MEEEbiquityYear: 2024Scope 1: 42 tCO2eRevenue: $M 96Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MZiff DavisYear: 2023Scope 1: 305 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MJCDecauxYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,780Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MCriteoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,024 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,933Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MMobvistaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MStroeer SE & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,130Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MDentsu GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,988Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$M4imprint GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,009Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$M

How does 4imprint Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does 4imprint Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, 4imprint Group ranked 13 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

4imprint Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into 4imprint Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, 4imprint Group reported a total carbon footprint of 767,961 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.1% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to 4imprint Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.33%. a

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