- Significant logistical and operational challenges due to COVID-19 and Brexit.
- Capacity constraints at warehouse facilities leading to delivery delays.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Difficulty in implementing large-scale projects on time.
- Finding a plastic alternative for packaging.
Games Workshop Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30 reporting, Games Workshop Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 51.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 46.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
51.6K tCO2e/year
2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30
Renewable Energy
7% (HQ site)
of total energy
Water Usage
83 m3/year
2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30
Waste
157 tons/year
2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30
Energy Use
16.6K MWh/year
2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-05-31 to 2021-05-30)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 46.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions decreased by 21% to 5,207 tCO2e in 2020/21.
- Solar panels at HQ produced over 356 mWh, equating to 7% of annual electricity required.
- UK retail chain powered by renewable energy since May 2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve customer service.
- Launch new group-wide wellbeing program.
- Complete warehouse and office space reconfiguration in Nottingham.
📅 Medium-term
- Grow in every major country and via all sales channels.
- Open Warhammer cafes in Shanghai and Tokyo.
- Launch new online store.
- Disclose against TCFD in its entirety.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (commitment to make progress each year).
- Continue to make Games Workshop and the Warhammer hobby more inclusive.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversityEqualitySocial responsibilityEnvironmental sustainability