Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions with multi-year tracking: >23,000t (2021), 18,900t (2022), <11,000t (2023). This is broken down by driver (heating, fleet). Methodology is via parent Kingfisher's GHG Protocol-aligned reporting with third-party verification by Bioregional. However, the Scope 1 vs Scope 2 split is not separately published at Screwfix level, and no independent limited assurance statement is cited specifically for Screwfix's figures.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix has stated it is 'now working to measure and reduce indirect and product-related (scope 3) emissions' but has not published any Scope 3 figures at the subsidiary level. Parent Kingfisher reports full Scope 3 (~19.6Mt for the group), but Screwfix-specific data is not disaggregated. Kingfisher has set vendor decarbonisation targets (top 100 vendors to create SBTi-aligned roadmaps by 2028). As a retailer of manufactured goods with a complex global supply chain, the lack of Screwfix-specifi

Emissions Trajectory: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix's Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell from >23,000t (2021) to <11,000t (2023) — a 50% absolute reduction while growing from 790 to 900+ stores. This is a strong, evidenced, multi-year absolute decline driven by air source heat pumps and HVO fleet transition. However, Scope 3 trajectory is unclear at Screwfix level. At the Kingfisher group level, absolute Scope 3 increased 6% last year, and the prior target was intensity-based (per £m turnover). The new 2030 targets are now absolute (46% reduct

Energy Source: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix's entire store network is supplied with 95% renewable electricity. Over 75% of stores have been converted from fossil fuel heating to air source heat pumps. 85% of the delivery fleet runs on HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). Solar panels are installed at 9 stores, head office, business centre and most distribution centres. Kingfisher group-wide, 92% of electricity came from zero-carbon and renewable sources in 2024/25, supported by Renewable Energy Certificates. The remaining 5% non-ren

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix partners with the Woodland Trust on reforestation projects in Yorkshire and Shaftesbury. In 2022-23, 94% of products containing wood or paper had full chain-of-custody FSC or PEFC certification, and from 2022 Screwfix stopped selling products with non-certified wood/paper. Kingfisher aims to be Forest Positive by 2025 and is a founding member of the Rainforest Alliance Forest Allies initiative covering 190,000 ha of community-managed forests. Responsible wood sourcing at 97.9% at group

Resource Use & Waste: How does Screwfix score?

83% of Screwfix waste is recycled, with 17% incinerated for energy recovery. Since 2018, over 99.5% of waste has been diverted from landfill. The Refurb by Screwfix programme reached £2m in sales in 2023, with a further £1m invested to expand it. Over 100,000 products repaired since 2018 via the free collect-and-repair service. Packaging transitions to recycled and recyclable materials underway (30% recycled plastic in sealant tubes). At group level, plastic packaging reduced by 10.2% in weight

Water Impact: How does Screwfix score?

No water consumption data, water footprint, or water management strategy was found for Screwfix specifically or disaggregated from Kingfisher's group reporting. As a trade counter retailer, Screwfix's direct water use is relatively low (retail stores, offices, distribution centres) compared to water-intensive industries. The supply chain (manufacturing of tools, hardware, plumbing products) has some embedded water impact, but no disclosure exists. Score reflects low inherent water risk for the b

Targets & Commitments: How does Screwfix score?

Parent Kingfisher has SBTi-validated 1.5°C-aligned near-term targets (approved 2021). New targets submitted for validation in November 2024: 68% S1&2 reduction by 2030, 46% absolute S3 by 2030, net zero S1&2 by 2040, S3 by 2050. The earlier Scope 3 target was intensity-based (per £m turnover), which is a weaker metric, though the new 2030 targets are absolute. No reliance on offsets. Screwfix has committed to halving S1&2 again within two years from 2024 and eliminating fossil fuel heating from

Transparency & Accountability: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix publishes sustainability information on its website with specific data points (emission figures, waste percentages, timber certification rates). However, it does not publish a standalone sustainability report — data is disclosed via press releases and the parent Kingfisher's Responsible Business Report. Kingfisher has robust governance: TCFD disclosure, CDP Climate A- rating, MSCI AAA ESG rating, Sustainalytics negligible risk (9.6), sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, and

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Screwfix score?

No greenwashing allegations, environmental lawsuits, regulatory fines, or climate controversies were found for Screwfix or Kingfisher. No evidence of climate-negative lobbying. Kingfisher is a member of EDRA/GHIN (European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network), which is not identified as an obstructive climate trade association. Kingfisher engages with policymakers on energy efficiency and climate policy. Screwfix was recognised by the British Retail Consortium for its HVO and

Screwfix Sustainability Score: 45/100

Q: Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix has stated it is 'now working to measure and reduce indirect and product-related (scope 3) emissions' but has not published any Scope 3 figures at the subsidiary level. Parent Kingfisher reports full Scope 3 (~19.6Mt for the group), but Screwfix-specific data is not disaggregated. Kingfisher has set vendor decarbonisation targets (top 100 vendors to create SBTi-aligned roadmaps by 2028). As a retailer of manufactured goods with a complex global supply chain, the lack of Screwfix-specifi

Q: Emissions Trajectory: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix's Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell from >23,000t (2021) to <11,000t (2023) — a 50% absolute reduction while growing from 790 to 900+ stores. This is a strong, evidenced, multi-year absolute decline driven by air source heat pumps and HVO fleet transition. However, Scope 3 trajectory is unclear at Screwfix level. At the Kingfisher group level, absolute Scope 3 increased 6% last year, and the prior target was intensity-based (per £m turnover). The new 2030 targets are now absolute (46% reduct

Q: Energy Source: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix's entire store network is supplied with 95% renewable electricity. Over 75% of stores have been converted from fossil fuel heating to air source heat pumps. 85% of the delivery fleet runs on HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). Solar panels are installed at 9 stores, head office, business centre and most distribution centres. Kingfisher group-wide, 92% of electricity came from zero-carbon and renewable sources in 2024/25, supported by Renewable Energy Certificates. The remaining 5% non-ren

Q: Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix partners with the Woodland Trust on reforestation projects in Yorkshire and Shaftesbury. In 2022-23, 94% of products containing wood or paper had full chain-of-custody FSC or PEFC certification, and from 2022 Screwfix stopped selling products with non-certified wood/paper. Kingfisher aims to be Forest Positive by 2025 and is a founding member of the Rainforest Alliance Forest Allies initiative covering 190,000 ha of community-managed forests. Responsible wood sourcing at 97.9% at group

Q: Resource Use & Waste: How does Screwfix score?

83% of Screwfix waste is recycled, with 17% incinerated for energy recovery. Since 2018, over 99.5% of waste has been diverted from landfill. The Refurb by Screwfix programme reached £2m in sales in 2023, with a further £1m invested to expand it. Over 100,000 products repaired since 2018 via the free collect-and-repair service. Packaging transitions to recycled and recyclable materials underway (30% recycled plastic in sealant tubes). At group level, plastic packaging reduced by 10.2% in weight

Q: Water Impact: How does Screwfix score?

No water consumption data, water footprint, or water management strategy was found for Screwfix specifically or disaggregated from Kingfisher's group reporting. As a trade counter retailer, Screwfix's direct water use is relatively low (retail stores, offices, distribution centres) compared to water-intensive industries. The supply chain (manufacturing of tools, hardware, plumbing products) has some embedded water impact, but no disclosure exists. Score reflects low inherent water risk for the b

Q: Targets & Commitments: How does Screwfix score?

Parent Kingfisher has SBTi-validated 1.5°C-aligned near-term targets (approved 2021). New targets submitted for validation in November 2024: 68% S1&2 reduction by 2030, 46% absolute S3 by 2030, net zero S1&2 by 2040, S3 by 2050. The earlier Scope 3 target was intensity-based (per £m turnover), which is a weaker metric, though the new 2030 targets are absolute. No reliance on offsets. Screwfix has committed to halving S1&2 again within two years from 2024 and eliminating fossil fuel heating from

Q: Transparency & Accountability: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix publishes sustainability information on its website with specific data points (emission figures, waste percentages, timber certification rates). However, it does not publish a standalone sustainability report — data is disclosed via press releases and the parent Kingfisher's Responsible Business Report. Kingfisher has robust governance: TCFD disclosure, CDP Climate A- rating, MSCI AAA ESG rating, Sustainalytics negligible risk (9.6), sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, and

Q: Controversies & Red Flags: How does Screwfix score?

No greenwashing allegations, environmental lawsuits, regulatory fines, or climate controversies were found for Screwfix or Kingfisher. No evidence of climate-negative lobbying. Kingfisher is a member of EDRA/GHIN (European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network), which is not identified as an obstructive climate trade association. Kingfisher engages with policymakers on energy efficiency and climate policy. Screwfix was recognised by the British Retail Consortium for its HVO and

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Screwfix·Retail (non-fashion)·Yeovil, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 25 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review

Screwfix has halved direct emissions while expanding stores, backed by verified heat pump and HVO fleet conversions. But Scope 3 reporting is missing entirely at subsidiary level, water impact is unreported, and standalone disclosure is thin. Strong operational execution masked by transparency gaps.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.

48 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

57 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 57) = 54.3

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.82

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

45 / 100

The ten questions

Where Screwfix is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

11 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Public record

Screwfix halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the last four years

Unknown

Q1Q3

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[2]Self-reported

Screwfix halves direct carbon emissions and commits £1,000,000 to increase refurb programme

Unknown

Q1Q6Q10

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[3]Public record

Screwfix carbon emissions (Sustainability Beat)

2024

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[4]Third-party verified

Kingfisher ESG and Sustainability Profile (DitchCarbon)

Ongoing

Q2Q3

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[5]Public record

Screwfix store expansion plans continue in 2025

2025

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[6]Self-reported

Screwfix sustainability landing page

Ongoing

Q4Q5Q7

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[7]Self-reported

Kingfisher Responsible Business - Planet priorities

Ongoing

Q5Q10

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[8]Public record

Kingfisher reports progress on sustainability targets (Torque Expo)

Unknown

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[9]Self-reported

Kingfisher announces new net-zero and interim science-based emissions targets

2024

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[10]Third-party verified

Kingfisher ESG Ratings and Profile (KnowESG)

Ongoing

Q8Q9

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[11]Self-reported

glassdoor.co.uk — Working at Screwfix EI IE631797.11,19

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Screwfix in context

Where Screwfix sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

Among the 42 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Screwfix sits 15th of 42.

15/42

Screwfix's rank

Industry average

Industry low

Industry high

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22TK Maxx

23Harrods

24Specsavers

25Superdrug Stores

26Wm Morrison Supermarkets

28Boots

31Target

33ASDA

37Sports Direct (Frasers Group plc)

40Walmart

How this score has moved

Screwfix's score over time.

Score history begins 5 April 2026.

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What's being contested

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About Screwfix

Screwfix is a UK-based trade counter and DIY retailer owned by Kingfisher, operating 900+ stores across the UK and Europe. It sells tools, hardware, plumbing, and building materials to trade and consumer customers. Founded in 1976, it is the largest supplier-to-trade in the UK by store count.

Founded

1976

Headquarters

Yeovil, United Kingdom

Employees

~14,000

Annual revenue

~£2.54B

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