- Challenging macroeconomic conditions and reduced consumer spending
- Difficult loss-making trading in mobile business
- Challenging mobile phone market with soft consumer demand
- Inflationary pressures on operational costs
- Unpredictable supply chain issues
- Continued unpredictable supply chain issues due to global impacts
- Increased cybercrime
- Potential legislative changes (Extended Producer Responsibility, WEEE Regulations)
- Transitional risks of climate change (increased operating costs)
- Risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AO World PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, AO World PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 19.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.3K tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 1.4M 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
1.4M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
90%
of total energy
Waste
3.0K tons/year (packaging)
2024
Energy Use
12.3M 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). | 19.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4M 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 | 1.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 1.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Recycled or reused over 7 million appliances
- Recycled plastic used to mould 1.5 million new fans and accessories
- 10% increase in recycled plastics produced
- Achieved RecyClass accreditation for recycled plastics
- Investment in extruder to enhance plastics refining capability
- 90% of electricity used by operations is renewable
- 10% increase in capacity per vehicle with new semi-trailers
- Continued investment in recycling facility
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions through logistics programs
- Target all heavy goods vehicles to be CNG based by 2035
- Drive down absolute reduction in energy consumption per site
📅 Medium-term
- Set science-based targets across Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Achieve 100% renewable energy in operations
- Transition to non-fossil fuel fleet (EVs and/or Hydrogen)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Waste and recyclingCarbon reductionSustainable productsTalent, retention and attractionDiversity, equality, and inclusionHealth and safetyData protection / cyber securityInternal governanceEthical and resilient supply chainsCharity and community