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Wickes Group PLC

Common Name
Wickes Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Home Improvement Retail
Employees
7,774
Ticker
WIX
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Wickes Group plc is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer operating in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1854 and headquartered in Watford, the company serves three key customer segm...

Wickes Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Wickes 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).

Wickes Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
12,399a
14,658a
16,411a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
7a
3,931a
15,760a
Location-Based
8,683a
8,923a
8,330a
Total Scope 3
1,580,165a
1,547,697a
1,616,134a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
6.3971a
7.4082a
8.7122a
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a. Wickes Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Wickes Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wickes Group amounted to 21,082 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 Wickes Group decreased by 10.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Wickes Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e-6%-11%-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Wickes Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wickes Group were 12,399 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Wickes Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Wickes Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Wickes Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Wickes Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Wickes Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,683 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Wickes Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Wickes Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wickes Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Wickes Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wickes Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Wickes Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Wickes Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Wickes Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Wickes Group reported 1,580,165 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 Wickes Group includes a breakdown across 4 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

Wickes Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-7%-4%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Wickes Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Wickes Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,580,165 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 80.86% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 19.14% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Wickes Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

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

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wickes Group disclose?

In 2024, Wickes Group reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Wickes Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Wickes Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,159,225 tCO₂e (75.3%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 173,469 tCO₂e (11.27%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 121,127 tCO₂e (7.87%)

Wickes Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(7.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(75.3%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(11.3%)

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

In 2024, Wickes Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,399 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,938 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.4 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Wickes Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00010,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Burberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MVictoriaYear: 2025Scope 1: 173,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,447Scope 1 Intensity: 119.75 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,256Scope 1 Intensity: 11.27 tCO2e/$MBoohoo GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,143Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MCashbuildYear: 2025Scope 1: 739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 645Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MItaltileYear: 2025Scope 1: 167,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 333.32 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$MMears GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,421Scope 1 Intensity: 9.36 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MASOSYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,345Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAO WorldYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,472Scope 1 Intensity: 13.55 tCO2e/$MHalfords GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,219Scope 1 Intensity: 10.90 tCO2e/$MSiam Global HouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 945Scope 1 Intensity: 14.96 tCO2e/$MHORNBACH Holding AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,445Scope 1 Intensity: 4.51 tCO2e/$MFloor & Decor HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,414Scope 1 Intensity: 5.13 tCO2e/$MWesfarmersYear: 2024Scope 1: 829,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,379Scope 1 Intensity: 28.25 tCO2e/$MLowe's CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 388,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 83,675Scope 1 Intensity: 4.64 tCO2e/$MHome DepotYear: 2024Scope 1: 713,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 159,514Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MByggmax GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 253 tCO2eRevenue: $M 667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MMaisons du MondeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,072Scope 1 Intensity: 2.57 tCO2e/$MHome Product CenterYear: 2024Scope 1: 176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,032Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MMr DIY Group (M)Year: 2024Scope 1: 12,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 11.75 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2025Scope 1: 83,581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,725Scope 1 Intensity: 4.72 tCO2e/$MWickes GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,938Scope 1 Intensity: 6.40 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Wickes Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.68, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Wickes Group ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Wickes Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Wickes Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,601,247 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Wickes Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.77%.a

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