Kingfisher PLC

Common Name
Kingfisher
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Employees
57,617
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 2025, 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 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Kingfisher's ESG Report 2025
a. Kingfisher's ESG Report 2025

Insights into Kingfisher's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingfisher amounted to 178,324 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingfisher decreased by 2.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Kingfisher's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320242025040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+5%-5%-4%+10%-15%-30%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kingfisher were 83,581 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kingfisher's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kingfisher's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kingfisher reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,374 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 94,743 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 41.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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. a

What methodology does Kingfisher use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Kingfisher reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Kingfisher's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320242025045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kingfisher's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kingfisher reported 19,596,309 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 2025 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 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Kingfisher's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820202021202220232024202506.5 M13 M19.5 M26 MtCO2e-28%-10%+42%-10%-11%+6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kingfisher reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,596,309 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 27.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 72.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Kingfisher reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kingfisher disclose?

In 2025, Kingfisher reported emissions for 13 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 Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Kingfisher's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 14,008,171 tCO₂e (71.48%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,565,980 tCO₂e (18.2%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,253,164 tCO₂e (6.39%)

Kingfisher's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(6.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(71.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(18.2%)

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

In 2024, Kingfisher reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 90,961 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,883 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kingfisher's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)VJTUVVVertu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,002Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MBerkeley Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 713 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,187Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MWhitbreadYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,469 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,681Scope 1 Intensity: 15.88 tCO2e/$MEntainYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,566 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,074Scope 1 Intensity: 0.92 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,811 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,601Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MJJJet2Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,876,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,898Scope 1 Intensity: 364.25 tCO2e/$MInchcapeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,624Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MTTTandem GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MFrasers GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,565Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MDeliverooYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,471Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,525Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MBarratt RedrowYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,271Scope 1 Intensity: 2.95 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MMarks and Spencer GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 210,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,877Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,883Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Kingfisher reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.43 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Kingfisher ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Kingfisher's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Kingfisher reported a total carbon footprint of 19,774,633 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.75% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Kingfisher's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.48%. a

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