DCC scores 32/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places DCC joint 394th of 591 companies scored, and 14th of 19 in Energy Supply / Utilities.
DCC is a €18B fossil fuel distributor whose Scope 3 emissions (74.8 Mt CO2e annually) dwarf operational cuts. Operations show real 48% Scope 1/2 reduction, but the company distributes 93% non-renewable energy across 21 countries. Scope 3 trajectory lags targets. No biodiversity, water, or waste disclosure.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Resource Use & Waste (2/10, 3/10).
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“Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (tCO2e): 1 ktCO2e (market based) and 20 ktCO2e (location based)”
“We achieved a 48.0% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against our 2019 baseline”
“In 2025, DCC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 64,000,000 kg CO2e”
“DCC has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories”
“The vast majority of the Group's Scope 3 carbon emissions derive from DCC's sales of energy products to customers”
“No public Net Zero target found... SBTi Unknown”
“We focus on four areas - climate change, health and safety, our people and business conduct”
“Discover the key takeaways from our 2025 annual and sustainability reports”
“In 2024 DCC retained its 'B' rating with CDP which reflects taking coordinated action on climate issues”
“DCC's CEO said the company's heavy reliance on fossil fuels made it hard to attract high valuations”
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Where DCC sits among energy supply / utilities peers.
Among the 19 major energy supply / utilities brands we've scored, DCC sits 14th of 19.
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DCC plc is an Ireland-headquartered specialist distribution and services group founded in 1976. It distributes energy (heating oil, LPG, transport fuels) and provides logistics, wholesale pharmacy, and specialist software across Europe and North America. Revenue exceeds €18 billion; operations span 21 countries.
Upstream energy producer; comparable Scope 3 scale and fossil fuel market exposure.
View breakdown →Integrated energy major; similar multi-geography operations and Scope 3 dependency.
View breakdown →Energy and logistics operator; comparable fuel distribution and decarbonisation trajectory.
View breakdown →Large logistics and energy services platform; similar disclosure maturity and climate accountability.
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