WH Smith PLC
WH Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, WH Smith 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).
WH Smith has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into WH Smith's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WH Smith amounted to 19,320 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 WH Smith decreased by 8.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
WH Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WH Smith's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WH Smith were 1,371 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has WH Smith reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, WH Smith's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 77.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Smith's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are WH Smith's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, WH Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,809 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 17,949 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has WH Smith reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, WH Smith's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 14.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Smith's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WH Smith 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does WH Smith use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, WH Smith reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
WH Smith's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WH Smith's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, WH Smith reported 513,030 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 WH Smith includes a breakdown across 10 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
WH Smith's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WH Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, WH Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 513,030 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 86.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has WH Smith reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, WH Smith's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WH Smith's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that WH Smith 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WH Smith disclose?
In 2024, WH Smith reported emissions for 10 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 WH Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to WH Smith's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 396,300 tCO₂e (77.25%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 50,000 tCO₂e (9.75%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 17,300 tCO₂e (3.37%)
WH Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WH Smith’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, WH Smith reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,371 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,525 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
WH Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WH Smith's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, WH Smith reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.73 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does WH Smith rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, WH Smith ranked 1 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places WH Smith among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into WH Smith's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, WH Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 532,350 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.74% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to WH Smith's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.37%. a