- Challenging year-on-year comparatives from April onwards and a slowdown in growth in the promotional products industry in the second half of 2023 reflecting a more cautious macroeconomic environment
- Tight labor market
- Acute pressure stemming from challenges around global logistics, inventory availability and production capacity (in 2022)
- Uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment posing downside risks to economic conditions and growth
4imprint Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, 4imprint Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 764.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and parts of 3). By scope: Scope 1: 526 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e (location based) 1082 tCO2e (market based); Scope 3: 714.1K tCO2e (purchased goods for resale) + 22476 tCO2e (goods and services for internal use) + other. 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
764.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and parts of 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
77% (of Oshkosh distribution center energy)
of total energy
Waste
286 tons
2023
Energy Use
7.6M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 526 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e (location based) 1082 tCO2e (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 714.1K tCO2e (purchased goods for resale) + 22476 tCO2e (goods and services for internal use) + other |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maintained and renewed CarbonNeutral® business certification
- 1,250,000 MWh of electricity generated by solar array (77% consumed on-site)
- More than 15,000 Better Choices™ tags applied to sustainable products (2022: 8,000)
- Significant progress in expanding Better Choices™ sustainable product initiative
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the number of audits of smaller suppliers
- Maintain the percentage of auditable spend covered to 95% or above each year
- Include ‘hotel stays’ (Scope 3 category 6) and review ‘capital goods’ (Scope 3 category 2) in 2024 GHG reporting
📅 Medium-term
- Further develop targets, reporting and disclosure around Better Choices™ sustainable product initiative
- Develop targets for the proportion of renewable energy used to defray the overall carbon footprint
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
People and cultureSocial and communityEthical practices and responsible sourcingEnvironmental