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Wickes·Retail (non-fashion)·Northampton, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 25 April 2026
45
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Wickes demonstrates competent climate baseline reporting with SBTi-validated near-term targets and verified Scope 1&2 emissions, but total emissions rose year-on-year and trajectory remains unclear. Supply chain dominates impact (98% Scope 3) yet lacks measurable reduction. Nature and circular economy programmes are nascent with no quantified footprints.

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 Wickes is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (3/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Self-reported
2022 Annual Report & ESG
2023
Q1Q2Q3Q7Q9
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[2]Self-reported
Responsible Business — Environment
Ongoing
Q1Q4Q6Q7Q8
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[3]Self-reported
Interim Results 2024 (RNS Announcement)
2024
Q2Q6Q10
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[4]Public record
Insight DIY — ESG Targets 2023/2024 LTIP Confirmation
Unknown
Q3
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[5]Self-reported
Corporate Debt Document (LSE)
Unknown
Q4
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[6]Self-reported
Responsible Business — Main Page
Ongoing
Q5
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[7]Self-reported
wickesplc.co.uk — responsible business
Unknown
Q5Q9Q10
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[8]Third-party verified
Energy Saving Trust Case Study — Wickes Energy Advice
Unknown
Q8
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[9]Self-reported
Base Year Emissions Recalculation Policy 2024
2024
Q8
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Wickes in context

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

Among the 42 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Wickes sits 14th of 42.

14/42
Wickes's rank
40
Industry average
18
Industry low
57
Industry high
How this score has moved

Wickes's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Wickes

Wickes is a UK-based home improvement and DIY retailer founded in 1976, operating stores and a distribution network across Great Britain. The company sells timber, building materials, bathroom and kitchen products, garden supplies, and tools. It is a listed entity on the London Stock Exchange and operates primarily through physical stores and e-commerce channels.

Founded
1976
Headquarters
Northampton, United Kingdom
Employees
~8,000
Annual revenue
~£1.6B
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