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Mothercare

Mothercare plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading retailer in the parenting and childcare industry, specialising in products for expectant parents, babies, and young children. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a trusted name, known for its extensive range of high-quality clothing, nursery furniture, and essential baby care items. With a strong presence in the UK and various international markets, Mothercare has achieved significant milestones, including a successful rebranding and a focus on online retail. The brand is recognised for its commitment to safety and innovation, offering unique products that cater to the needs of modern families. As a prominent player in the sector, Mothercare continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, making it a go-to destination for parents seeking reliable and stylish solutions for their children.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mothercare'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Mothercare's score of 25 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mothercare's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Mothercare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 393,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions in recent years, making it challenging to assess the full scope of their carbon footprint. In 2020, Mothercare's emissions were approximately 4,243,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,531,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,712,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial decrease in emissions over the following years, reflecting potential improvements in operational efficiency or changes in business practices. Despite these reductions, Mothercare has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which limits their commitment visibility in the context of industry standards. The absence of disclosed reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is making progress, there is room for more structured climate commitments and transparency regarding their long-term sustainability goals.

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20192020
Scope 1
3,135,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
6,379,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mothercare's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mothercare is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mothercare 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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