- Ongoing pressure on consumer discretionary spend in a sustained inflationary environment.
- Increased levels of product shrink theft across the store portfolio.
- Macro headwinds on market pricing (driven by faltering competition).
- Competitive pricing environment in European markets.
- Challenging consumer landscape in Europe.
- Supply of imported branded goods impacted by uncertainties in the Red Sea region.
- Higher levels of retail shrinkage and store theft.
- Increased cost headwinds facing the business and weather impact on angling conditions.
Angling Direct Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Angling Direct Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 831 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 163 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 668 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
831 tCO2e/year
2024
Energy Use
3.1M 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). | 163 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 668 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 | 831 tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 885 tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 904 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Recycled nearly 5.4 million meters of old fishing line.
- Introduced a fishing line re-spooling service in all stores, saving large volumes of plastic line spools.
- Reduced carbon use by 6% and improved intensity ratio by 177 bps.
- Reduced plastic packaging in own brand products, saving over 20,000 blister packs and 7,000 boxes from entering the supply chain.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Grow UK business to £100m revenue and earnings in excess of £6m.
- Increase pace of UK physical estate roll-out.
📅 Medium-term
- Move European business to break-even.
- Scale European digital business responsibly.
🔭 Long-term
- Become Europe’s largest fishing club.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionEconomic viabilitySocial diversityMental healthCommunity engagementSustainable business practices