Mears Group PLC

Common Name
Mears Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Personal Services
Employees
5,500
Ticker
MER
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mears Group plc is a prominent public limited company specializing in providing housing solutions and care services across the United Kingdom. Primarily focused on the housing sector, Mears Group deli...

Mears Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Mears Group 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, Mears Group 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 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Mears Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Mears Group's Annual Report 2024
a. Mears Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Mears Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mears Group amounted to 14,245 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mears Group decreased by 4.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Mears Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mears Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mears Group were 13,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Mears Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Mears Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Mears Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Mears Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Mears Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 945 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Mears Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Mears Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 28.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Mears Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 25.5% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Mears Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Mears Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Mears Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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

Insights into Mears Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Mears Group reported 82,641 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 2024 disclosure of Mears Group includes a breakdown across 0 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. a

Mears Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mears Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Mears Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 82,641 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Mears Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Mears Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mears Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

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

Insights into Mears Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Mears Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,300 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,421 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Mears Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)VCTUMMVVVertu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,002Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$MTrainlineYear: 2025Scope 1: 89 tCO2eRevenue: $M 557Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MCCCard FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 674Scope 1 Intensity: 1.86 tCO2e/$MCrest Nicholson HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.53 tCO2e/$MDr MartensYear: 2025Scope 1: 750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHalfords GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,219Scope 1 Intensity: 10.90 tCO2e/$MCoats GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,028Scope 1 Intensity: 50.28 tCO2e/$MMitchells & ButlersYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,493Scope 1 Intensity: 24.20 tCO2e/$MMMMears GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,421Scope 1 Intensity: 9.36 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Mears Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.48 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Mears Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Mears Group ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Mears Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Mears Group reported a total carbon footprint of 96,886 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.58% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Mears Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.73%. a

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