Kingfisher scores 40/100 (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 Kingfisher joint 251st of 591 companies scored, and joint 22nd of 44 in Retail (non-fashion).
Kingfisher has delivered genuine absolute emissions reductions across Scope 1/2 (66% since 2016/17) and validated near-term SBTi targets, backed by renewable energy rollout and board-level climate governance. Scope 3 progress is real but partial, hampered by prior intensity-only targeting and incomplete value-chain coverage. Nature commitments lack independent verification; circular economy and water programmes remain underdisclosed.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Resource Use & Waste (4/10, 5/10).
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“Limited assurance has been provided over targets relating to the Selected Information defined within the scope.”
“Every year, our experts crunch the numbers to validate the hundreds of data points across the property, people and 100,000+ sustainable products.”
“Our Scope 3 GHG emissions target covers only Categories 1.1 and 11, as defined by the GHG Protocol, and excludes other Scope 3 categories.”
“We have reduced the carbon footprint from our own operations by 66.0% since FY 16/17, exceeding our Scope 1 and 2 target of 37.8% reduction by FY 25/26.”
“Scope 1 and 2 targets have been achieved primarily due to its ongoing transition to 100% renewable electricity, significant investment in energy efficiency measures.”
“Increase our recycling rate to 90% by 2025/26.”
“Seek to minimise waste and aim for zero waste to landfill. Increase our recycling rate to 90% by 2025.”
“The Group also reached 10.1% of Group sales from products meeting the SHP standards for 'Saving Energy at Home' or 'Saving Water at Home'.”
“For Kingfisher's 100 biggest vendors by Scope 3 emissions, to create a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned roadmap and decarbonisation target by 2028.”
“The targets have been submitted for validation by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).”
“Formed in 2022, the Group Climate Committee oversees Kingfisher's progress against the group emissions reduction targets, processes for assessing and managing climate-related risks and disclosures.”
“InfluenceMap maintains the world's leading database of corporate and industry association lobbying of climate policy around the globe.”
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Where Kingfisher sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.
Among the 44 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Kingfisher is tied =22nd of 44, with 1 other.
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Kingfisher is a multinational home improvement and garden retail group operating B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt across the UK, France, and Turkey. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in London, it is one of Europe's largest retailers of building materials, tools, and home/garden products.
Wholly-owned subsidiary; retail home improvement and garden products retailer.
View breakdown →Wholly-owned subsidiary; retail tools, fixings and building materials retailer.
View breakdown →Direct peer; UK-based independent home improvement and garden retail business.
View breakdown →Direct peer; UK-based building materials and garden centres retail group.
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