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International Distribution Services Ltd

Common Name
International Distribution Services
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
Employees
163,255
Ticker
RYE
Exchange
BOERSE DUESSELDORF
Description
International Distribution Services plc is a prominent player in the logistics and postal services sector, operating primarily in the UK and internationally. Its primary function is to facilitate the ...

International Distribution Services's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, International Distribution Services 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, International Distribution Services 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
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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 International Distribution Services’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. International Distribution Services's Annual Report 2025
a. International Distribution Services's Annual Report 2025
b. International Distribution Services's Annual Report 2024
b. International Distribution Services's Annual Report 2024

Insights into International Distribution Services's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofInternational Distribution Services amounted to507,800metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Distribution Servicesdecreased by 12.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

International Distribution Services's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-1%-16%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are International Distribution Services's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of International Distribution Services were 425,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has International Distribution Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, International Distribution Services's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), International Distribution Services's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are International Distribution Services's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 82,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has International Distribution Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, International Distribution Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that International Distribution Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), International Distribution Services's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that International Distribution Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does International Distribution Services use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

International Distribution Services's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into International Distribution Services's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported 1,983,300 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 2025 disclosure of International Distribution Services includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

International Distribution Services's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250550 k1.1 M1.65 M2.2 MtCO2e+5%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are International Distribution Services's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,983,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has International Distribution Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2023, International Distribution Services's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that International Distribution Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), International Distribution Services's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that International Distribution Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into International Distribution Services’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 425,800 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 17,018 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 25.02 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

International Distribution Services's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FJMSKIRentokil InitialYear: 2024Scope 1: 295,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,822Scope 1 Intensity: 43.33 tCO2e/$MFFFerrari GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 369Scope 1 Intensity: 12.45 tCO2e/$MRELXYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,840Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MBritish American TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 237,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,461Scope 1 Intensity: 7.30 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MJJJames Fisher and SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 88.45 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$MMMMind GymYear: 2025Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSSSIGYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,278Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MRathbones GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MIntertek GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,258Scope 1 Intensity: 13.62 tCO2e/$MIIInternational Distribution ServicesYear: 2025Scope 1: 425,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,018Scope 1 Intensity: 25.02 tCO2e/$M

How does International Distribution Services's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 25.02 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does International Distribution Services rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, International Distribution Services ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places International Distribution Services among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into International Distribution Services's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, International Distribution Services reported a total carbon footprint of 2,491,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.79% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to International Distribution Services's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.09%.a

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