WH Smith | Sustainability Performance

https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk

Operates a retail chain often found in travel locations, offering books, newspapers, and convenience items. The company aims to provide a diverse range of products to cater to the specific needs of travelers.

1812

United Kingdom

10,001+ employees

Retail

$1B - 10B in revenue

$100M - 500M in profitability

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Overall^ⓈThis is a simple, transparent and data-based ranking measuring the overall sustainability performance of a company. It takes into account the following factors:

• Carbon emissions intensity (normalized by industry)
• Share of renewable electricity consumption (normalized by industry)
• Sustainability maturity
• Intent to leverage sustainability solutions
• Sustainability accreditations and certifications

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in United Kingdom^{ⓈThis ranking uses the same criteria as the overall ranking but is limited to comparing the company with others in the same geography, based on its headquarters location, within Illuminem's database.
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Sustainability Maturity

^ⓈMaturity measures how far along a company is on its sustainability journey.

It takes into account various factors such as:

• Breadth and depth of sustainability strategy
• Investment in sustainability
• External stakeholder engagement on sustainability topics
• Disclosure, awareness and management of environmental performance
• Sustainability certifications, awards and memberships

The maturity rank is based on a company's overall maturity score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher maturity result in a higher rank.
Companies at the early stage of their sustainability journey are usually just starting to recognize the importance of sustainability. Their goals are often compliance-driven, cost-saving, or reputation-based, rather than deeply integrated into their core business strategy. Example solutions include services to comply with regulations, compliance software, consulting services, energy management & efficiency to reduce cost, certifications etc.
Companies with high sustainability maturity have deeply integrated sustainability into their core strategy and view it as a competitive advantage. Sustainability is not just a compliance requirement but a business driver that aligns with long-term value creation. Example solutions include insetting & supply chain services, carbon neutrality solutions, circular economy models, innovations in sustainable products and services etc.
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Sustainability Intent

^ⓈIntent measures a company's likelihood to buy sustainability products and services in the near future.

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• Expressed intent by relevant company employees to buy sustainability solutions (reported directly to illuminem)
• Previous company activity in buying relevant solutions (reported to illuminem or aggregated from global registries)
• News or public reports by the company signaling interest to buy relevant solutions
• Intensity and progress against sustainability targets or pledges (reported publicly by the company)
• Level of pressure on sustainability performance from relevant stakeholders (as reported by the company or estimated based on industry/geography)

The intent rank is based on a company's overall intent score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher intent results in a higher rank.
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Industry Rank

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Carbon emissions

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21.1K^{ⓈCompany sustainability report}2023

Industry rank: 78 out of 342^{ⓈThe carbon emissions rank is based on a company's CO2 equivalent Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher emissions result in a lower rank.}

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Total CO2 emissions
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Industry rank: 78 out of 342^{ⓈThe carbon emissions rank is based on a company's CO2 equivalent Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher emissions result in a lower rank.}

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Renewable electricity

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62%^{ⓈCompany sustainability report}2023

Industry rank: 47 out of 342^{ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable electricity (as a percentage of total electricity consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

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Industry rank: 47 out of 342^{ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable electricity (as a percentage of total electricity consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

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Sustainability targets and commitments

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Sustainability employees

11+

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