WH Smith PLC 2025 SR
The report details WHSmith's sustainability performance for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting progress across its Planet, People, and Communities pillars. The company achieved an 89% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions for its continuing business since 2020 and reported that 53% of its suppliers by emissions have now set science-based targets. WHSmith maintained 100% certified or recycled sources for its own-brand paper and timber products. Socially, the company reached 50% female representation on its Board and donated over 600,000 books to children in need since 2021. Additionally, the report introduces a comprehensive biodiversity risk assessment aligned with the TNFD LEAP framework.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Type: SR
Pages: 43
WH Smith PLC
Sustainability Addendum
The report details WHSmith's sustainability performance for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting progress across its Planet, People, and Communities pillars. The company achieved an 89% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions for its continuing business since 2020 and reported that 53% of its suppliers by emissions have now set science-based targets. WHSmith maintained 100% certified or recycled sources for its own-brand paper and timber products. Socially, the company reached 50% female representation on its Board and donated over 600,000 books to children in need since 2021. Additionally, the report introduces a comprehensive biodiversity risk assessment aligned with the TNFD LEAP framework.
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Document Details
Report Year
2025
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Fiscal Year
2025
Published
Nov 7, 2025
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Provider
Assurance Standard
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
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Emissions
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Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Net Zero Target
Employees