THEWORKS PLC sustainability score: 42/100
TheWorks plc is a UK value retailer operating 508 stores (FY26) selling books, toys, stationery, crafts and gifts. Founded 2018, headquartered in Coleshill, it is a general merchandise retailer with primarily UK operations and a global supply chain for sourced goods.
More about THEWORKS PLC
The company closed its loss-making ecommerce site in March 2026.
Founded 2018Head office Coleshill, United KingdomStaff ~3,767Revenue ~£260.0mWebsite ↗
THEWORKS PLC reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions and one year of upstream Scope 3, which is 73% of its footprint, but retired its Scope 3 target during FY26. Scope 2 fell 40% year on year. No renewable-energy purchasing, water assessment or biodiversity strategy was found, despite paper and plastic supply chains.
THEWORKS PLC scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Scores are free. Companies can never pay for anything about their own score. Last verified October 2026.
That places THEWORKS PLC joint 357th of 934 companies scored, and joint 17th of 50 in Retail (non-fashion).
What is THEWORKS PLC doing well, and where does it fall short?
Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint: Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Energy Source (1/10, 2/10).
Where THEWORKS PLC lost points
For each question that lost points, the evidence our public rubric looks for that we didn't find.
- Emissions from its own operations6/10Its own emissions aren't independently verified or tracked over several years.
- Emissions from its supply chain5/10Most of its supply-chain (Scope 3) emissions aren't measured.
- Whether its emissions are falling4/10No evidence of a year-on-year fall in its total emissions.
- How clean its energy is2/10No renewable energy tariff or major efficiency investment shown.
- Its effect on nature3/10No assessment of its effect on nature, and no basic environmental policy.
- How it uses materials and handles waste4/10No measurable waste or recycling targets reported publicly.
- Its effect on water1/10No figures for its water use.
- Its climate targets3/10No specific targets with dates.
- How openly it reports5/10No dedicated sustainability role, board oversight or public report.
- Its record on controversies7/10Points deducted for controversies or its business model. The finding is under question 10.
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How is THEWORKS PLC's SINK score calculated?
Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.
SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleHas THEWORKS PLC's score changed?
THEWORKS PLC's score has moved from 44 to 42 across 2 recorded reviews, down 2 points.
- 44 → 42-216 October 2026
correction: re-sourced 2026-10-16 (live records failing current gates, zero coverage). Re-scored under current rules from the filed 2026 Annual Report (SECR) and independent press.
- Scored 449 April 2026
Initial score at platform launch
What evidence is THEWORKS PLC's score based on?
9 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
22% of them were published by THEWORKS PLC itself; the rest come from independent sources.
“Scope 1 total 147.21”
“Group of companies' accounts made up to 3 May 2026”
“We are committed to minimising our climate impact through lowering emissions, conserving resources and reducing waste.”
“donations bins in over 450 of their stores”
“dropped off at the designated donation bins inside 466 selected The Works stores across the UK”
“The Works has stopped sales through its loss-making online shop to focus on its stores.”
“over 90% of sales have been driven by its 500 stores”
“Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet”
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How does THEWORKS PLC compare with other retail (non-fashion) companies?
Where THEWORKS PLC sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.
Among the 50 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, THEWORKS PLC is tied =17th of 50, with 3 others.
Who scores higher in Retail (non-fashion)?
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above THEWORKS PLC.
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