Hobbycraft·Retail (non-fashion)·Christchurch, United Kingdom·Founded 1995·Last verified 31 May 2026
37
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Hobbycraft has delivered measurable progress on packaging reduction but remains fundamentally opaque on carbon emissions. No Scope 1, 2, or 3 data disclosed; no climate targets set. The company's sustainability story rests on product-level wins (plastic-free packaging, styrofoam elimination) that mask a complete absence of emissions accountability across a 100+ store estate and global supply chain.

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.
32 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 32) = 36.8
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
37 / 100
The ten questions

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

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (7/10, 5/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (1/10, 2/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Self-reported
Hobbycraft ESG Deck Master 2024
2024
Q1Q2Q4Q7Q8Q9
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[2]Third-party verified
eTail Europe 2022 Case Study: Hobbycraft
2022
Q2Q4Q5Q6Q8
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[3]Public record
Hobbycraft steps up its commitment to sustainability
2024
Q5Q6Q9
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[4]Public record
Hobbycraft Easter Eco initiative
2024
Q6
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[5]Self-reported
Hobbycraft LinkedIn Company Profile
Ongoing
Q3
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[6]Public record
Hobbycraft Annual Results – Retail Gazette
2025
Q3
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[7]Public record
Hobbycraft Wikipedia entry
Unknown
Q10
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[8]Public record
Hobbycraft provides more reusable, recyclable and packaging-free products than ever before
2024
Q8
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Hobbycraft in context

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

Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Hobbycraft is tied =28th of 43, with 1 other.

=28/43
Hobbycraft's rank
39
Industry average
18
Industry low
55
Industry high
How this score has moved

Hobbycraft's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Hobbycraft

Hobbycraft is a UK-based craft and hobby retailer operating approximately 100 stores plus distribution and head office facilities. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Christchurch, it supplies art materials, crafts, and hobby products to consumers across the United Kingdom. The company generated approximately £216M in revenue prior to 2025 CVA-driven store closures.

Founded
1995
Headquarters
Christchurch, United Kingdom
Employees
~2,000–3,000
Annual revenue
~£216M
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