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Vertu Motors PLC

Common Name
Vertu Motors
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Employees
7,591
Ticker
VTU
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Vertu Motors plc is a leading UK automotive retailer founded in 2006 to acquire and consolidate motor retail businesses. It operates over 190 franchised dealerships nationwide under the Vertu brand, f...

Vertu Motors's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Vertu Motors 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Vertu Motors has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)20252024
Total Scope 1
14,209a
15,705a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
5,549a
5,593a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.3674a
2.6465a
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a. Vertu Motors's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Vertu Motors's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vertu Motors amounted to 19,758 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 Vertu Motors decreased by 7.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Vertu Motors's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2024202504 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vertu Motors's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vertu Motors were 14,209 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Vertu Motors's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Vertu Motors's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Vertu Motors reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,549 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Vertu Motors reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Vertu Motors's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vertu Motors's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Vertu Motors use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Vertu Motors reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Vertu Motors's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Vertu Motors’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Vertu Motors reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,209 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,002 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.37 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Vertu Motors's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)China ZhengTong Auto Services HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,657 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,843Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MChina Harmony Auto HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MChina MeiDong Auto HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,036Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MAramis GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,792Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MAutohellas Tourist and TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,026Scope 1 Intensity: 136.74 tCO2e/$MZhongsheng Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,907 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,036Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MGroup 1 AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,934Scope 1 Intensity: 9.55 tCO2e/$MValvolineYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 13.42 tCO2e/$MUSSYear: 2020Scope 1: 5,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 723Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MAUTO1 GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,609Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MLithia MotorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,189Scope 1 Intensity: 1.20 tCO2e/$MCarmaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 136,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,536Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MPenske Automotive GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.39 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2025Scope 1: 43,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,450Scope 1 Intensity: 4.59 tCO2e/$MInterContinental Hotels GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 412,325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,189Scope 1 Intensity: 79.46 tCO2e/$MChina Yongda Automobiles Services HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,690Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MDogus Otomotiv Servis Ve TicaretYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,326Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MBiliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MBoyd Group ServicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,946Scope 1 Intensity: 25.82 tCO2e/$MEagers AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,110 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,941Scope 1 Intensity: 4.77 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MHotai MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MD'Ieteren GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,445Scope 1 Intensity: 3.69 tCO2e/$MMotorpoint GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MInchcapeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,624Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MVertu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,002Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Vertu Motors reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.39, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Vertu Motors rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Vertu Motors ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

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