- Macroeconomic headwinds, including high inflation and increased interest rates.
- Volume-based recession impacting retail volumes and customer confidence.
- Loss of key contracts (e.g., Morrisons, Lucozade Ribena Suntory, HMRC).
- Competitive labor market impacting recruitment and retention.
- Climate-related risks (extreme weather, regulatory changes, market shifts).
Wincanton plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, Wincanton plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 260.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 234.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 17.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 67.0K 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
260.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Energy Use
1.1M MWh/year
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 234.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 17.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 67.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 emissions reduced significantly reflecting the deployment of fuel usage initiatives driven by more efficient fleet and planning optimisation; use of increased volumes of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric vehicles; and lower year on year transport volumes.
- Significant reduction in carbon intensity (185 tonnes of CO2e per £m of revenue in 2024 vs 225 in 2023)
- 58% recycling rate against a 2024 interim year end target of 63%
- Company car fleet targeted to be all electric by 2026 with 56% already electric.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carbon neutral for all own non-transport operations from 2025.
- Double recycling rates from residual waste by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 30% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionHealth & SafetySocial Value