- Weak consumer demand in Nordics due to inflation and interest rate rises
- Soft market in UK&I declining (3)% YoY
- Lead times for EV supply, high cost of HVO fuel, limited 7.5 tonne EV options
- Complexity of Scope 3 emissions reduction due to global supplier base and varying decarbonization journeys
Currys plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27 reporting, Currys plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 16.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 14.1M tCO2e/year (Category 1 & 11). 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
16.9M tCO2e/year
2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27
Renewable Energy
100% of properties in UK, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark
of total energy
Waste
87.0K tons/year
2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27
Energy Use
252.5M kWh/year
2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27)
| 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). | 16.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.1M tCO2e/year (Category 1 & 11) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 to 2024-04-27 | 16.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2022-05 to 2023-04 | 19.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2020-05 to 2021-04 | 35.3K tCO2e (market basis); 57769 tCO2e (location basis) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 15.8% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 & 2 market-based emissions
- 12.7% year-on-year reduction in Scope 3 emissions
- 8.1 million units of e-waste collected across the Group for reuse or recycling
- 52% reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions against a 2019/20 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% absolute across the Group by 2029/30 from a 2019/20 base year
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 50% by 2029/30
📅 Medium-term
- Transition 100% of company cars and small van fleet and 50% of our medium to heavy fleet to electric or alternative fuel by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular business modelsNet zero emissions by 2040Eradicating digital poverty