Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions with multi-year tracking: >23,000t (2021), 18,900t (2022), <11,000t (2023). Breakdown by driver (heating, fleet). GHG Protocol-aligned via parent Kingfisher with third-party verification by Bioregional. Scope 1 vs 2 split not separately published at Screwfix level.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix stated it is 'now working to measure and reduce indirect and product-related (Scope 3) emissions' but has not published Scope 3 figures at subsidiary level. Parent Kingfisher reports group Scope 3 (~19.6Mt) with vendor decarbonisation targets for top 100 vendors by 2028. No Screwfix-specific data.

Emissions Trajectory: How does Screwfix score?

Scope 1 and 2 fell 50% absolute from >23,000t (2021) to <11,000t (2023) while store count grew 790 to 900+. Driven by air source heat pumps and HVO fleet transition. Kingfisher's Scope 3 increased 6% last year. New 2030 targets are absolute (46% reduction), not intensity-based.

Energy Source: How does Screwfix score?

95% of Screwfix stores supplied with renewable electricity. Over 75% of stores converted from fossil fuel heating to air source heat pumps. 85% of delivery fleet runs on HVO. Solar installed at 9 stores, head office, business centre, and most distribution centres. Kingfisher-wide 92% zero-carbon/renewable electricity.

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix partners with Woodland Trust on reforestation in Yorkshire and Shaftesbury. 94% of wood/paper products had FSC or PEFC certification (2022-23); non-certified wood products stopped from 2022. Kingfisher aims Forest Positive by 2025 with Rainforest Alliance partnership covering 190,000 ha. No TNFD reporting or quantified nature footprint at Screwfix level.

Resource Use & Waste: How does Screwfix score?

83% of Screwfix waste recycled, 17% incinerated for energy. Over 99.5% diverted from landfill since 2018. Refurb by Screwfix reached £2m sales in 2023 with £1m investment expansion. Over 100,000 products repaired since 2018. Packaging transitioning to recycled materials (30% recycled plastic in sealant tubes).

Water Impact: How does Screwfix score?

No water consumption data, water footprint, or management strategy found for Screwfix or disaggregated from Kingfisher group reporting. Direct retail water use is low; embedded water in supply chain (tools, plumbing products manufacturing) unmeasured and undisclosed.

Targets & Commitments: How does Screwfix score?

Parent Kingfisher has SBTi-validated 1.5°C near-term targets (approved 2021). New targets submitted November 2024: 68% S1&2 reduction by 2030, 46% absolute S3 by 2030, net zero S1&2 by 2040, S3 by 2050. Screwfix committed to halving S1&2 again by 2026 and eliminating fossil fuel heating. No offset reliance.

Transparency & Accountability: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix publishes sustainability data via website, press releases, and parent Kingfisher's Responsible Business Report—no standalone report. Kingfisher has robust governance: TCFD disclosure, CDP Climate A- rating, MSCI AAA ESG, Sustainalytics negligible risk (9.6), sustainability-linked credit facility. Screwfix won UK Green Business Awards 2024 Retailer of Year.

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Screwfix score?

No greenwashing allegations, environmental lawsuits, regulatory fines, or climate controversies found. No evidence of climate-negative lobbying. Kingfisher member of EDRA/GHIN (non-obstructive trade associations). Engages constructively on energy efficiency policy. Recognised by British Retail Consortium for HVO and heat pump programmes.

Screwfix Sustainability Score: 45/100

Q: Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix stated it is 'now working to measure and reduce indirect and product-related (Scope 3) emissions' but has not published Scope 3 figures at subsidiary level. Parent Kingfisher reports group Scope 3 (~19.6Mt) with vendor decarbonisation targets for top 100 vendors by 2028. No Screwfix-specific data.

Q: Emissions Trajectory: How does Screwfix score?

Scope 1 and 2 fell 50% absolute from >23,000t (2021) to <11,000t (2023) while store count grew 790 to 900+. Driven by air source heat pumps and HVO fleet transition. Kingfisher's Scope 3 increased 6% last year. New 2030 targets are absolute (46% reduction), not intensity-based.

Q: Energy Source: How does Screwfix score?

95% of Screwfix stores supplied with renewable electricity. Over 75% of stores converted from fossil fuel heating to air source heat pumps. 85% of delivery fleet runs on HVO. Solar installed at 9 stores, head office, business centre, and most distribution centres. Kingfisher-wide 92% zero-carbon/renewable electricity.

Q: Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix partners with Woodland Trust on reforestation in Yorkshire and Shaftesbury. 94% of wood/paper products had FSC or PEFC certification (2022-23); non-certified wood products stopped from 2022. Kingfisher aims Forest Positive by 2025 with Rainforest Alliance partnership covering 190,000 ha. No TNFD reporting or quantified nature footprint at Screwfix level.

Q: Resource Use & Waste: How does Screwfix score?

83% of Screwfix waste recycled, 17% incinerated for energy. Over 99.5% diverted from landfill since 2018. Refurb by Screwfix reached £2m sales in 2023 with £1m investment expansion. Over 100,000 products repaired since 2018. Packaging transitioning to recycled materials (30% recycled plastic in sealant tubes).

Q: Water Impact: How does Screwfix score?

No water consumption data, water footprint, or management strategy found for Screwfix or disaggregated from Kingfisher group reporting. Direct retail water use is low; embedded water in supply chain (tools, plumbing products manufacturing) unmeasured and undisclosed.

Q: Targets & Commitments: How does Screwfix score?

Parent Kingfisher has SBTi-validated 1.5°C near-term targets (approved 2021). New targets submitted November 2024: 68% S1&2 reduction by 2030, 46% absolute S3 by 2030, net zero S1&2 by 2040, S3 by 2050. Screwfix committed to halving S1&2 again by 2026 and eliminating fossil fuel heating. No offset reliance.

Q: Transparency & Accountability: How does Screwfix score?

Screwfix publishes sustainability data via website, press releases, and parent Kingfisher's Responsible Business Report—no standalone report. Kingfisher has robust governance: TCFD disclosure, CDP Climate A- rating, MSCI AAA ESG, Sustainalytics negligible risk (9.6), sustainability-linked credit facility. Screwfix won UK Green Business Awards 2024 Retailer of Year.

Q: Controversies & Red Flags: How does Screwfix score?

No greenwashing allegations, environmental lawsuits, regulatory fines, or climate controversies found. No evidence of climate-negative lobbying. Kingfisher member of EDRA/GHIN (non-obstructive trade associations). Engages constructively on energy efficiency policy. Recognised by British Retail Consortium for HVO and heat pump programmes.

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Screwfix·Retail (non-fashion)·Yeovil, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 31 May 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review

Screwfix has halved its operational emissions in four years while expanding stores, backed by third-party verification. But Scope 3 supply chain emissions remain unmeasured at subsidiary level, and water impact is entirely unreported. Transparency relies on parent Kingfisher's group reporting rather than standalone disclosure.

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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 Screwfix is strong, and where it isn't.

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

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Public record

Screwfix halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the last four years

Unknown

Q1Q3

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[2]Self-reported

Screwfix halves direct carbon emissions and commits £1,000,000 to increase refurb programme

Unknown

Q1Q6Q10

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[3]Public record

Screwfix carbon emissions

2024

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[4]Third-party verified

Kingfisher plc ESG ratings and analysis

Ongoing

Q2Q3

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[5]Public record

Screwfix store expansion plans continue in 2025

2025

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[6]Self-reported

Screwfix sustainability landing page

Ongoing

Q4Q5Q7

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[7]Self-reported

Kingfisher responsible business — our priorities planet

Ongoing

Q5Q10

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[8]Self-reported

Kingfisher announces new net zero and interim science-based emissions targets

2024

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[9]Third-party verified

Kingfisher plc ESG ratings and analysis

Ongoing

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[10]Public record

Kingfisher reports progress on sustainability targets

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Screwfix in context

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

Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Screwfix is tied =11th of 43, with 3 others.

=11/43

Screwfix's rank

Industry average

Industry low

Industry high

1Tiffany & Co.

2Pets at Home

2WH Smith

4Co-operative Group Limited

5John Lewis Partnership

7B&Q

11Wickes

16Marks & Spencer Group plc

16JD Sports Fashion

16Halfords

19TK Maxx

19Iceland Foods

19Waitrose & Partners

19IKEA

23Harrods

24Specsavers

25Superdrug Stores

26Wm Morrison Supermarkets

26Lidl

28Boots

28Hobbycraft

30Poundland

31Aldi Stores Limited (UK subsidiary of ALDI SOUTH Group)

32Tesco

32Robert Dyas

34Card Factory

35Asda

35Whole Foods Market

37Sports Direct (Frasers Group plc)

40Walmart

How this score has moved

Screwfix's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Screwfix

Screwfix is a trade counter retailer of tools, hardware, and building materials, operating 900+ stores across the UK and Europe. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Yeovil, it is owned by Kingfisher plc. The company serves professional tradespeople and DIY customers with product ranges spanning power tools, fixings, plumbing, electrical, and safety equipment.

Founded

1976

Headquarters

Yeovil, United Kingdom

Employees

~14,000

Annual revenue

~£2.54B

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