- Supply chain reliance on imports from the Far East
- International strategy increasing carbon footprint
- Managing legacy stock and waste
- Increased demand for FSC-certified materials
- Consumer preference for sustainable products
- Levies and surcharges for packaging and GHG emissions
- Increasing energy costs
- Limited supply of helium
- Increased extreme weather events impacting supply chain
Card Factory plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Card Factory plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 76.8K tCO2e (FY22). By scope: Scope 1: 1.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 5.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 70.9K 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
76.8K tCO2e (FY22)
2024
Energy Use
28.6M kWh
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). | 1.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 70.9K 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 | 76.8K tCO2e (FY22) |
| 2023 | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Removed single-use plastic from 90% of own-label products and packaging
- Eliminated plastic-based glitter from all products
- Reduced in-store point-of-sale poster volume materials by 50%
- All new gift wrap is now 100% recyclable
- Woodland Trust partnership expanded to plant 25,105 native trees
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 61.1% by 2033 on an economic intensity basis
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateWaste and CircularityProtecting NaturePeople & EquityGovernance