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Inchcape PLC

Common Name
Inchcape
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Employees
16,000
Ticker
INCH
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
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...

Inchcape's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Inchcape’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Inchcape's Annual Report 2024
a. Inchcape's Annual Report 2024
b. Inchcape's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Inchcape's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Inchcape's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofInchcape amounted to46,994metric 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 Inchcapedecreased by 7.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Inchcape's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e-20%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Inchcape's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Inchcape were 20,418 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Inchcape's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Inchcape's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Inchcape reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,825 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,576 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Inchcape reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.a

What methodology does Inchcape use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Inchcape's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202408.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Inchcape's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Inchcape reported 14,500,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Inchcape includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Inchcape's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192023202405 M10 M15 M20 MtCO2e-19%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Inchcape's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Inchcape reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,500,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Inchcape reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Inchcape's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 22.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Inchcape's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Inchcape's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Insights into Inchcape’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Inchcape reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,418 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,624 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Inchcape's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)VJUAMAMVVVertu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,002Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MWatches of Switzerland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MEntainYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,387Scope 1 Intensity: 1.17 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,170Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,601Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MBrightstar LotteryYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 12.20 tCO2e/$MHaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MSSP GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,089 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,595Scope 1 Intensity: 8.51 tCO2e/$MInterContinental Hotels GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 359,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,923Scope 1 Intensity: 72.99 tCO2e/$MJJJet2Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,876,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,898Scope 1 Intensity: 364.25 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MAAAO WorldYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,472Scope 1 Intensity: 13.55 tCO2e/$MMMMotorpoint GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,774 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,372Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MAAAb DynamicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 3.43 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,432Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MN Brown GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 759Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,883Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MMarks and Spencer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 210,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,877Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MInchcapeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,624Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Inchcape reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Inchcape rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Inchcape ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Inchcape's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Inchcape reported a total carbon footprint of 14,546,994 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.77% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Inchcape's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.18%.a

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