McColl's Retail Group plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the convenience retail sector. Founded in 1973, the company has evolved significantly, operating over 1,200 stores across the UK, primarily in urban and suburban areas. McColl's focuses on delivering essential groceries, fresh food, and a range of household products, catering to the everyday needs of its customers. The company is well-known for its unique combination of convenience stores and newsagents, providing a tailored shopping experience. With a strong commitment to local communities, McColl's has established itself as a trusted brand, achieving notable milestones such as the acquisition of the Co-op's convenience stores in 2019. As a leader in the convenience retail market, McColl's continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving demands of consumers.
How does McColl's Retail Group plc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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McColl's Retail Group plc's score of 22 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, McColl's Retail Group plc reported an intensity ratio of approximately 0.023 tonnes CO2e per £1 million of turnover. This figure reflects the company's carbon emissions relative to its revenue, although specific total emissions data for the year is not disclosed. The previous year, 2022, showed a slightly higher intensity ratio of about 0.024 tonnes CO2e per £1 million of turnover, indicating a minor improvement in emissions efficiency. Over the years, McColl's has demonstrated a gradual decrease in emissions intensity, with 2019 reporting an intensity of about 0.033 tonnes CO2e per £1 million of turnover. This trend suggests a commitment to reducing carbon emissions relative to revenue, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been documented. Currently, McColl's has not disclosed any specific climate commitments or reduction targets, nor have they reported on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights an area for potential improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their climate impact.
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McColl's Retail Group plc is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.