- Persistently challenging consumer environment, tough Christmas trading, increased cost headwinds impacting profitability. Capacity issues at Distribution Centre. High levels of promotional activity across the market. Increased cost headwinds (higher business rates, increases to National Living Wage, investment in merchandising team, substantial increases in freight costs).
TheWorks.co.uk plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, TheWorks.co.uk plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 90.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 442 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 86.8K 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
90.0K tCO2e/year
2024
Energy Use
15.7M kWh/year
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). | 442 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 86.8K tCO2e/year |
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 | 90.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 5.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 decreased by 8% vs FY23, and by 9% vs our FY22 baseline. Removed outer shrink wrap packaging from 95% of our kids’ own brand jigsaws. Increased the number of books that are FSC certified from 45% to 60%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Increase the number of books that are FSC certified across our entire books range from 60% in FY24 to 75% by the end of FY25.
- Achieve an average of at least 50% of plastic packaging across all our imported products containing a minimum of 30%+ recycled content for the whole of FY25.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 2 emissions by 2030
- Achieve net zero Scope 1 emissions by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 3 emissions by 2045 (with an ambition to achieve this by 2040).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Our PeopleOur PlanetSupply Chain