Addressing climate change remains an important long-term priority for the Group.
We continue to develop our understanding of our greenhouse gas emissions profile and the practical actions available to support decarbonisation across our operations and value chain.
Taking account of the pace of external market transition, supplier readiness and evolving best practice, the Board has approved a revision to the Group’s Scope 3 net zero ambition, extending the target date to 2045.
Progress in 2025
10.9%
Reduction in total emissions from 2024
8.4%
Reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2024
11%
Reduction in scope 3 emissions from 2024
2025 ESG ratings and recognition
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We maintained membership of the FTSE4Good, once again rated at AA.
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Our CDP score was C, we will work to improve this score, focusing on further developing our processes attached to Scope 3 emissions and engaging with our value chain.
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Our MSCI rating remained at AA, consistent with prior performance.
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Our S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score was 30/100 overall, up from 25/100 in 2024. We are optimistic about further improvements as we have continued to strengthen our sustainability methodology and governance efforts, linked to previous re-baselining activities.
As we move into the new financial year we continue to improve our data disclosure capabilities to ensure we can comply with the ever growing requirements to disclose ESG related data through frameworks such as CSRD and the UK’s upcoming sustainability framework as well as the ever deepening requirements of the ratings agencies.
