- Climate change
- Scope 3 emissions reduction
- Rising energy prices
- Rising cost of living
- Attracting and retaining diverse talent
- Evolving consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic
- Geopolitical instability
- Cybercrime
- Rising inflation
- Changing stakeholder attitudes towards climate and the environment
Unipart Group of Companies Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Unipart Group of Companies Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 141.0K tCO2e (reduced in 2022). By scope: Scope 1: 27.7K tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 3.1K tCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 443.8K tCO2e (2022). 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
141.0K tCO2e (reduced in 2022)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% for Unipart Logistics, NHS Supply Chain, and Unipart Rail
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 27.7K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.1K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 443.8K tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Eliminated 140,956 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) from its operations and value chain related emissions footprint.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12%
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 24%
- Switched Unipart Logistics, NHS Supply Chain, and Unipart Rail to 100% renewable energy, saving over 6,000 tonnes of carbon annually.
- Achieved zero waste to landfill since 2016.
- Recycled 97% (13,505 tonnes) of all waste in 2020.
- Eliminated over 312 tonnes of single-use plastics across its operations.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 23% through Smart LED lighting systems.
- Reduced water consumption by 11% through push taps and sensors and rainwater harvesting.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 90% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by at least 90% by 2040.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEmployee EngagementSafetyWellbeingEquality, Diversity and InclusionCommunityGovernance