B&Q scores 47/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places B&Q joint 207th of 809 companies scored, and joint 6th of 46 in Retail (non-fashion).
B&Q reports strong operational decarbonization (66% since 2016/17) and near-complete renewable electricity (99%), but Scope 3 emissions—99.5% of its footprint—rose 6% last year despite intensity gains. Water impact is entirely unreported. New absolute Scope 3 targets (46% by 2030) shift away from greenwashing metric frames, but delivery remains unproven.
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Where B&Q sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.
Among the 46 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, B&Q is tied =6th of 46, with 1 other.
Score history begins 5 April 2026.
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B&Q is a UK home improvement and DIY retailer founded in 1976, headquartered in Eastleigh. Operating ~370 stores across the UK and Ireland, it sells building materials, tools, garden products, and home décor. The company is owned by Kingfisher plc and competes in the non-fashion retail sector alongside Wickes and Screwfix.
Direct retail competitor in UK home improvement sector with similar supply-chain carbon exposure.
View breakdown →Sibling company under Kingfisher plc; same group reporting and decarbonisation targets.
View breakdown →Large home/furniture retailer with comprehensive timber sourcing and forestry commitments; similar FSC alignment.
View breakdown →Multinational with strong Scope 3 absolute reduction targets; comparable intensity-to-absolute target transition.
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