We are committed to managing the environmental impacts of our operations and the products that we sell. Environmental management also makes good business sense: using resources efficiently and minimising energy and fuel use to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions helps to reduce cost. We regularly review progress against our objectives and targets, aiming for continual improvement year on year.
Managing our carbon emissions
2017/18 |
% of carbon footprint |
2016/17 |
|
Scope 1 emissionsCombusion of gas to heat and cool WHSmith stores, offices and distribution centres. |
2,659 | 10% | 2,653 |
Scope 2 emissions (location-based)Electricity purchased for WHSmith's own use to power, light and heat stores, offices and distribution centres. |
18,667 | 67% | 21,419 |
Scope 3 emissionsCombustion of fuel for the transport of products from distribution centres to tores using vehicles owned by third parties. Also emissions from WHSmith employee business travel (by air, rail and owned and non-owned motor vehicle). |
6,430 | 23% | 7,094 |
Total |
27,756 | 100% | 31,166 |
