- Increased energy and fuel prices.
- Chronic changes in precipitation patterns affecting supply chain.
- Extreme weather events causing transport disruptions.
- Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services.
WH Smith PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, WH Smith PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2K tCO2e (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.8K tCO2e (market based); Scope 3: 513.0K tCO2e. 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
3.2K tCO2e (market based)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (for buildings in UK, Europe, and USA)
of total energy
Waste
3.3K tons
2024
Energy Use
77.5K MWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 1.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8K tCO2e (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 513.0K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.2K tCO2e (market based) |
| 2023 | 11.1K tCO2e (market based) |
| 2021-09 to 2022-08 | 292.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 6.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based after neutralization) |
| 2019-09 to 2020-08 | 24.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) |
| 2018-09 to 2019-08 | 27.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from 2020 baseline.
- Sent less than 1% of waste to landfill in 2024 (compared to 12% in 2020).
- 100% of pulp, paper, and timber products purchased for sale were from certified sources or recycled materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste material and minimize own-brand plastic packaging by 2025.
- Improve employee engagement score by 2025.
- Increase gender and ethnic diversity of Board, Group Executive Committee, and Senior Managers by 2025.
- Ensure all managers receive mental wellbeing training by 2025.
- 15% of own-brand suppliers to have worker representation committees by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030.
- 75% of suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by 2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionProtecting Natural ResourcesHealth and WellbeingDiversity, Equity and InclusionSupply Chain Human RightsLiteracySupporting Charities and Local Causes