Inchcape PLC

Common Name

Inchcape

Country

United Kingdom

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Auto & Truck Dealerships

Employees

17,588

Ticker

INCH

Exchange

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

Website

www.inchcape.com

Description

Inchcape plc is a global automotive distributor and retailer based in the United Kingdom. Specializing in the sales, distribution, and logistics of vehicles, Inchcape plays a pivotal role in connectin... Show more

Inchcape's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Inchcape 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).

However, Inchcape has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Market-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the market-based method, which reflects contractual instruments such as supplier-specific emission factors or renewable energy certificates (RECs).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

This table provides a simplified preview of selected GHG emissions data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures, detailed breakdowns, and source traceability, create a free account to view purchase options.

Insights into Inchcape's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Inchcape amounted to 59,647 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Inchcape decreased by 1.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Inchcape's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 1
Year-over-Year Change

What are Inchcape's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Inchcape were 27,066 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Compared to the previous year (2022), Inchcape's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Inchcape's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.

What are Inchcape's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Inchcape reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,528 tCO₂e using the market-based method, and 32,581 tCO₂e using the location-based method.

Has Inchcape reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Inchcape's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Inchcape 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Inchcape use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Inchcape reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Inchcape's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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

Insights into Inchcape's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Inchcape reported 15,225,451 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Inchcape includes a breakdown across 0 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.

Inchcape's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 3
Year-over-Year Change

What are Inchcape's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Inchcape reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,225,451 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has Inchcape reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Inchcape's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Insights into Inchcape's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Inchcape reported a total carbon footprint of 15,285,098 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25,163.37% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Inchcape'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 0.21%.

Explore Peer Companies