- Continued curtailment of consumer spending
- Concerns over cost-of-living increases
- Suez Canal closure lengthening shipping times and reducing freight capacity
- Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East disrupting the global supply chain
- Cybercrime
- Information technology disruptions
- Supplier management and quality control issues
- Competition
- Changes in legislation and regulation
- Foreign currency fluctuations
The Character Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, The Character Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 251 tCO2e (gross), 141 tCO2e (net). By scope: Scope 1: 131 tCO2e; Scope 2: 110 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
251 tCO2e (gross), 141 tCO2e (net)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Energy Use
1.3M 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). | 131 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 110 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 | 251 tCO2e (gross), 141 tCO2e (net) |
| 2022 | 262 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced gas consumption by 5%
- Reduced LPG emissions by 36%
- Reduced electricity consumption by 27%
- Lees Brook Mill produced 13% of the electricity it consumed from solar power
- Purchased 100% renewable electricity for all UK sites
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance