Whitbread PLC
Whitbread's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Whitbread 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).
Whitbread has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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 Whitbread's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Whitbread amounted to 139,891 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 Whitbread decreased by 8.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Whitbread's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Whitbread's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Whitbread were 58,469 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Whitbread reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Whitbread's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Whitbread's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Whitbread's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Whitbread reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,938 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 81,422 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Whitbread reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Whitbread's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 14.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Whitbread's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Whitbread 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Whitbread use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Whitbread reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Whitbread's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Whitbread's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Whitbread reported 407,242 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 Whitbread includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2024, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Whitbread's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Whitbread's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Whitbread reported total Scope 3 emissions of 407,242 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 73.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Whitbread's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Whitbread 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Whitbread disclose?
In 2025, Whitbread reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Whitbread's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Whitbread's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 26,063.488 tCO₂e (35.16%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 16,696.922 tCO₂e (22.53%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 13,031.744 tCO₂e (17.58%)
Whitbread's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Whitbread’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Whitbread reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,469 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,681 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Whitbread's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Whitbread's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Whitbread reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.9 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Whitbread rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Whitbread ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Whitbread among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Whitbread's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Whitbread reported a total carbon footprint of 547,133 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.88% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Whitbread's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.88%. a