Kingfisher PLC

Common Name
Kingfisher
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Employees
73,178
Ticker
KGF
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kingfisher plc is a prominent multinational corporation headquartered in London, specializing in home improvement retailing. As the owner of several well-known brands, including B&Q, Castorama, Brico ...

Kingfisher's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kingfisher 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).

Kingfisher has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Insights into Kingfisher's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingfisher amounted to 189,100 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingfisher decreased by 16.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Kingfisher's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+5%-5%-4%+10%-15%-26%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kingfisher were 96,933 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Kingfisher's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kingfisher reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,763 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 92,167 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 43.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

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

What methodology does Kingfisher use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Kingfisher's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kingfisher's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kingfisher reported 18,509,397 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Kingfisher includes a breakdown across 13 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.

Kingfisher's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182020202120222023202406.5 M13 M19.5 M26 MtCO2e-28%-10%+42%-10%-11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kingfisher reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,509,397 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 26.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kingfisher disclose?

In 2024, Kingfisher reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

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

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

In 2024, the largest contributors to Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 13,640,218 tCOâ‚‚e (73.69%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,365,575 tCOâ‚‚e (18.18%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,037,727 tCOâ‚‚e (5.61%)

Kingfisher's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(73.7%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(5.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(18.2%)

Insights into Kingfisher's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kingfisher reported a total carbon footprint of 18,698,497 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.34% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Kingfisher's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.52%.