The DIY giant has brought forward its target to achieve net-zero emissions by 10 years, with the aim to reach net-zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.

Kingfisher has reduced its carbon emissions across group operations by 24.5% against a 2016/2017 baseline. Scope 1 refers to a company’s emissions that it can reduce directly, while Scope 2 applies to indirect emissions such as electricity, heat or steam.