Our policy objective is to reduce CO2 emissions relative to turnover year-on-year.
We work with specialist partners to consult on our energy-buying strategy, investments in energy-saving technology and to further focus on reducing our carbon emissions.
We invest in photovoltaic systems (solar power) wherever viable across our estate. We now have these in five of our stores (Leeds, Dunstable, Bristol, Cambridge and Darlington). These systems replace energy sourced through the national grid with local renewable energy. We continue to monitor performance of these installations to inform future investment decisions as we assess additional sites for solar power generation.
Since 1 April all of our electricity is from renewable sources.
Our company car fleet is graded on emissions and we encourage the use of fuel efficient vehicles in all schemes.
Average emissions in 2019 were 110 CO2 g/km (2018: 108 CO2 g/km).
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) emissions data is reported using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (Scope 1 & Scope 2) and applies to our organisational boundary as defined by the ‘operational control’ approach.
The methodology used to calculate our emissions is based on the UK Government’s GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting 2013.
Dunelm uses ‘Tonnes of CO2e per £1m of turnover’ as its intensity measure, reflecting the link between growth, activity and performance.
tCO2e /£1m Group revenue