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DFS Furniture PLC

Common Name
DFS Furniture
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
Employees
4,722
Ticker
DFS
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
DFS Furniture plc is a leading retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1969 by Graham Kirkham as Northern Upholstery near Donca...

DFS Furniture's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, DFS Furniture 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).

DFS Furniture has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
14,441a
15,290.8a
16,215a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
64a
49.3a
223a
Location-Based
5,529a
5,653.4a
5,828a
Total Scope 3
201,700a
375,000a
439,200a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
11.5689a
11.1319a
11.6244a
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a. DFS Furniture's Annual Report 2024

Insights into DFS Furniture's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DFS Furniture amounted to 19,970 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DFS Furniture decreased by 4.65%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

DFS Furniture's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e+3%+3%-10%-6%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DFS Furniture's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DFS Furniture were 14,441 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has DFS Furniture reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DFS Furniture's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), DFS Furniture's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are DFS Furniture's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,529 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has DFS Furniture reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DFS Furniture's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 10.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), DFS Furniture's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DFS Furniture's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does DFS Furniture use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

DFS Furniture's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into DFS Furniture's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported 201,700 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 2024 disclosure of DFS Furniture includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

DFS Furniture's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-21%+45%+8%-15%-46%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DFS Furniture's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported total Scope 3 emissions of 201,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.85% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.15% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has DFS Furniture reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DFS Furniture's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), DFS Furniture's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 46.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DFS Furniture disclose?

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of DFS Furniture's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to DFS Furniture's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 158,200 tCO₂e (78.43%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 28,300 tCO₂e (14.03%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,900 tCO₂e (3.42%)

DFS Furniture's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(14.0%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(3.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(78.4%)

Insights into DFS Furniture’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,441 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,248 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

DFS Furniture's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PTG EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,577Scope 1 Intensity: 8.39 tCO2e/$MPetzYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,415 tCO2eRevenue: $M 654Scope 1 Intensity: 2.16 tCO2e/$MJoshinYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,666Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MKidYear: 2025Scope 1: 59 tCO2eRevenue: $M 392Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MFenix Outdoor InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,428 tCO2eRevenue: $M 817Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MIVS GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 722Scope 1 Intensity: 27.64 tCO2e/$MMatasYear: 2025Scope 1: 628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,215Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MMobilezone HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,110Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MMizunoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,076 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,517Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MNew Wave GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,089Scope 1 Intensity: 2.96 tCO2e/$MClas OhlsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 85 tCO2eRevenue: $M 928Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MJumboYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,197Scope 1 Intensity: 2.22 tCO2e/$MSanrioYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 545Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MGrupo SBFYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,441Scope 1 Intensity: 2.51 tCO2e/$MC&A ModasYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,236Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MPOD Point Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 66Scope 1 Intensity: 4.05 tCO2e/$MHalfords GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,219Scope 1 Intensity: 10.90 tCO2e/$MCurrysYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,604Scope 1 Intensity: 1.31 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,432Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MFrasers GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,565Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MMarks Electrical GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 152Scope 1 Intensity: 15.80 tCO2e/$MAO WorldYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,472Scope 1 Intensity: 13.55 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,939Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MPets at Home GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,869Scope 1 Intensity: 6.76 tCO2e/$MCard FactoryYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 746Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$M

How does DFS Furniture's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.69, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does DFS Furniture rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, DFS Furniture ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places DFS Furniture among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into DFS Furniture's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, DFS Furniture reported a total carbon footprint of 221,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to DFS Furniture's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.51%.a

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