WH Smith PLC 2024 AR2
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's strong financial and operational performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, with Group revenue increasing by 7% to £1.9bn and Headline Group profit before tax rising by 16% to £166m. The company expanded its global travel footprint by opening 106 new stores, particularly in North America, which is now its second-largest division. On sustainability, the company achieved a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2020 baseline and reached its target of having 32% of supply chain emissions covered by science-based targets. Additionally, WHSmith maintained its commitment to communities by donating over 525,000 books to promote children's literacy in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2024
Type: AR2
Pages: 188
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WH Smith PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report highlights WH Smith PLC's strong financial and operational performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, with Group revenue increasing by 7% to £1.9bn and Headline Group profit before tax rising by 16% to £166m. The company expanded its global travel footprint by opening 106 new stores, particularly in North America, which is now its second-largest division. On sustainability, the company achieved a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2020 baseline and reached its target of having 32% of supply chain emissions covered by science-based targets. Additionally, WHSmith maintained its commitment to communities by donating over 525,000 books to promote children's literacy in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
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Report Year
2024
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024
Fiscal Year
2024
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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