Ann Summers·Retail (non-fashion)·Caterham, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 31 May 2026
27
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

Ann Summers reports zero emissions data across all scopes despite operating ~80 UK stores, a distribution centre, and a complex global supply chain. The company has published SBTi-aligned targets but no baseline figures or progress evidence. Critical gaps span energy, water, biodiversity, and waste—masked by thin sustainability branding with no substantive disclosure.

The calculation

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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.
18 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 18) = 27.0
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
27 / 100
The ten questions

Where Ann Summers is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (5/10, 3/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Transparency & Accountability (0/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 7 sources, 43% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.

[1]Third-party verified
Ann Summers — DitchCarbon
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q8
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[2]Third-party verified
Ann Summers — Good On You Directory
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q5Q6Q7Q9Q10
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[3]Self-reported
Ann Summers Financial Results
2025
Q3Q9
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[4]Public record
50 Shades of Waste — Edie Partner Content
Unknown
Q6
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[5]Self-reported
Ecosurety — Ann Summers WEEE Compliance Case Study
Unknown
Q6Q10
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[6]Self-reported
Ann Summers LinkedIn — Sexy Lace Sustainable Collection
2021
Q6
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[7]Public record
Ann Summers — RLI UK Company Profile
Ongoing
Q9
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Ann Summers in context

Where Ann Summers sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Ann Summers is tied =40th of 43, with 1 other.

=40/43
Ann Summers's rank
39
Industry average
18
Industry low
55
Industry high
How this score has moved

Ann Summers's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Ann Summers

Ann Summers is a UK-based intimate apparel and adult wellness retailer founded in 1976, headquartered in Caterham. Operating approximately 80 stores across the UK and sourcing globally, the company sells lingerie, clothing, and related products. It is a private limited company with limited public reporting obligations.

Founded
1976
Headquarters
Caterham, United Kingdom
Employees
~1,600
Annual revenue
~£93M
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