- Reduction in new vehicle activity, particularly in the third quarter of 2017, leading to lower than expected volumes and margins from new vehicles; knock-on impact on the value of premium used vehicles, impacting used margin in quarter three; downturn in new vehicle activity.
- Potential VAT liability of £6.8m
Pendragon PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Pendragon PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.9K 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
23.9K tCO2e/year
2017
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 23.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 26.6K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Continued assessment and monitoring of energy use and implementation of measures to reduce environmental impact; registered with and complied with obligations under DEFRA's carbon reduction commitment scheme; installation of LED lights, limited lighting duration out of hours, closed external doors, and heat insulators; limited paper consumption and waste through paperless communications and systems.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Open four additional used retail points in the first half of 2018, with a further four in the second half.
📅 Medium-term
- Double used vehicle revenue over the five years to 2021; reduce Premium franchise locations over three years; release £100m of capital.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve at least double-digit growth in Software business revenue.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Community InvestmentHealth and SafetyResponsible SourcingEnvironmental Impact (Greenhouse Gas Emissions)Diversity and Equality of Opportunity