TheWorks plc is a UK value retailer operating 508 stores (FY26) selling books, toys, stationery, crafts and gifts.
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THEWORKS PLC reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions and one year of upstream Scope 3, which is 73% of its footprint, but retired its Scope 3 target during FY26. Scope 2 fell 40% year on year. No renewable-energy purchasing, water assessment or biodiversity strategy was found, despite paper and plastic supply chains.
THEWORKS PLC scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified October 2026.
That places THEWORKS PLC joint 317th of 847 companies scored, and joint 17th of 48 in Retail (non-fashion).
Where THEWORKS PLC sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.
Among the 48 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, THEWORKS PLC is tied =17th of 48, with 3 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No water consumption, targets or discharge data in FY26 ESG statement or SECR section.
FY26 electricity use: 9.0 GWh, reported location-based only.
No biodiversity assessment, deforestation commitment or TNFD disclosure found.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above THEWORKS PLC.
Kingfisher has reduced operational emissions 66% since 2016/17 and sourced 95% of electricity from zero-carbon sources, but Scope 3 coverage remains partial—only 2 of 15 categories disclosed.
See the breakdown →Currys reports KPMG-assured Scope 1 and 2 emissions, flat year on year and 35% below 2019/20, and a full Scope 3 inventory: total emissions rose 4% to 9.17 Mt as purchased-goods emissions grew, and Scope 3 is over 99% of the footprint.
See the breakdown →Halfords has published SBTi-aligned targets but is moving backwards: Scope 1+2 emissions rose 8.5% year-on-year, renewable electricity remains at zero, and Scope 3 is unmeasured despite dominating the footprint.
See the breakdown →THEWORKS PLC's score has moved from 44 to 42 across 2 recorded reviews, down 2 points.
correction: re-sourced 2026-10-16 (live records failing current gates, zero coverage). Re-scored under current rules from the filed 2026 Annual Report (SECR) and independent press.
Initial score at platform launch
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Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.
SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale9 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
“Scope 1 total 147.21”
“Group of companies' accounts made up to 3 May 2026”
“We are committed to minimising our climate impact through lowering emissions, conserving resources and reducing waste.”
“donations bins in over 450 of their stores”
“dropped off at the designated donation bins inside 466 selected The Works stores across the UK”
“The Works has stopped sales through its loss-making online shop to focus on its stores.”
“over 90% of sales have been driven by its 500 stores”
“Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet”
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TheWorks plc is a UK value retailer operating 508 stores (FY26) selling books, toys, stationery, crafts and gifts. Founded 2018, headquartered in Coleshill, it is a general merchandise retailer with primarily UK operations and a global supply chain for sourced goods. The company closed its loss-making ecommerce site in March 2026.
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